Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan has said the elected government must work quickly and effectively to fulfil the expectations of the people.
He said elected representatives assume office with a public mandate and must return to the people after five years to seek their verdict again. Therefore, ensuring public services and remaining accountable for their actions are key responsibilities of an elected government, he said.
The minister made the remarks at a review meeting on “Solar Power, Dengue Prevention and Development Programmes” organised by the Local Government Division at Samobay Bhaban.
Moyeen Khan said government officials and elected representatives share the common goal of serving the people. Development activities must be implemented swiftly while ensuring the best use of limited resources, he added.
He said solar power could play an important role in addressing electricity shortages. Besides installing solar panels on the rooftops of union parishad and upazila parishad buildings, rural residents should also be encouraged to install panels on their homes, he said.
Storing surplus electricity generated during the day in batteries for use at night could also reduce dependence on the national power grid, he added.
Speaking as the special guest, State Minister for Public Administration Md Abdul Bari stressed honesty, transparency and efficiency in government services and grassroots development projects.
He said integrity and professional competence are being prioritised in postings and promotions. He also urged field-level officials to consider their places of posting as their own areas and perform their duties with sincerity.
Cabinet Secretary Dr Nasimul Gani, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister A.B.M. Abdus Sattar, Public Administration Secretary Md Kamruzzaman Chowdhury, Local Government Division Secretary Md Shahidul Hasan, Rural Development and Cooperatives Secretary Dr Rafiqul Mohammad, Secondary and Higher Education Secretary Abdul Khalek and Power Division Secretary Mirana Mahrukh attended the meeting.
Chief executive officers of all city corporations, deputy directors (Local Government), upazila nirbahi officers and administrators of municipalities were also present.
