Prime Minister’s Adviser on Public Administration Md Ismail Zabihullah today called for making optimal use of every working hour of the state and every penny collected from taxpayers. He emphasized the importance of improving the quality of public services through the efficient use of time, financial resources, and manpower in government operations.
Efficient Public Service
Zabihullah made these remarks as the chief guest at a workshop organized to mark National Public Service Day 2026 at the Bangladesh Civil Service Administration Academy in Dhaka. He said that one of the administration’s primary objectives should be to improve the quality of public services through efficient resource management.
He urged officials to consider the necessity and impact on public welfare before taking any step. Zabihullah noted that it is essential to evaluate every meeting, training session, and workshop to assess the expenditure and the resultant improvement in public service.
Global Challenges and Adaptation
The Prime Minister’s adviser highlighted the rapidly changing global landscape, including a multipolar world order, geopolitical competition, shifts in global supply chains, the climate crisis, and the expansion of artificial intelligence. He stressed that while these challenges cannot be completely avoided, their impact can be significantly mitigated through an efficient administration, prudent diplomacy, and a civil service driven by patriotism.
Zabihullah called upon government officials to remain vigilant, forward-looking, and adaptable to change. He instructed them to move away from the culture of avoiding responsibility and to make decisions on official files in accordance with the Delegation of Financial Power.
He also emphasized the role of government officials in implementing the government's election manifesto, stating that the administration is the key driving force behind fulfilling every government commitment. The successful implementation of the manifesto will benefit not only officials and their families but also every citizen of the country.
