SAJJAD HOSSAIN

Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman yesterday warned newly appointed administrators of 42 zilla parishads that they would be withdrawn if any allegation of misconduct surfaced against them or if their actions harmed the government’s image.

He asked them to stay away from controversial activities and said they must act responsibly so that the opposition does not get any opportunity to criticise the government.

“We will monitor your performance. Those who perform well -- who work with honesty, dedication, and without indulging in corruption, and who do not put the government in an embarrassing situation -- will definitely be evaluated,” sources quoted Tarique as saying during a meeting held at the party chairperson’s office in Gulshan last night.

Tarique warned that the government’s reputation rests, in part, on how responsibly the administrators fulfil their roles.

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