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commitment step by step.”

“You are at the highest level of administration in running the state. You are one of the main driving forces in building a strong, accountable, lawful and people-friendly state system,” he told the DCs.

Highlighting governance priorities, Tarique said good governance is the foundation of the current administration. “It requires efficient management, capable leadership and, above all, accountability.”

He said the government’s position against corruption is clear and that it does not want to make any compromise with corruption

In his directives to the DCs, the PM emphasised the timely implementation of development projects, maintaining the highest transparency in expenditure and ensuring quality in work.

He also urged officials not to use excessive legal complexities as excuses but to adopt realistic, effective and people-oriented decision-making so that citizens can receive timely benefits from government programmes.

Referring to the sports talent programme -- Notun Kuri Sports -- inaugurated in Sylhet on Saturday, Tarique Rahman said enthusiasm of young participants should inspire officials.

He also warned against compromising professionalism for promotions or preferred postings, saying such practices weaken neutrality and efficiency in public administration.

“All positions in administration are equally important. Officials must be mentally prepared to serve anywhere in the country and take on any responsibility,” Tarique said.

He said the tendency of always seeking appointments or postings in preferred positions is one of the key reasons behind corruption and lack of professionalism among government officials.

He said honesty, merit and efficiency must be the guiding principles in recruitment, transfers and promotions in public administration.

The government is firmly committed to ensuring effectiveness and accountability across the administrative structure, including recruiting personnel to vacant posts with transparency and promptness, forming a strong Public Service Commission (PSC), and formulating private service rules, Tarique said.

Referring to rapid technological changes, he said that public administration officials must prepare themselves to face and adapt to the changing times in order to survive in global competition.