DHAKA, Oct 13, 2025 (BSS) - Land Ministry’s Senior Secretary ASM Saleh Ahmed today said the new officials of Bangladesh will be people-friendly and service-oriented.

“The new Bangladesh will be a state with the combination of good governance, technology, innovation and humanity . . . Bangladesh is moving firmly on the path of development and progress today,” he said.

The senior secretary was speaking at the 78th Basic Training Course at the Public Administration Training Center (PATC) today where a total of 11 officers took part in the training in the meeting room of the Ministry of Land.

Noting that the main driving force for the transformation of the journey of a developed Bangladesh is the efficient, ethical and responsible administration of the state, he said, “The soul of this administration is the new officials, who are joining the state administration with new thoughts, enthusiasm and patriotism as well.”

A close contact with the people, a responsible role in public relations, empathy for their problems, and a quick problem-solving mentality would build a service-oriented administration, he hoped.

An officer is not just an implementer of the government’s instructions, but a catalyst for change, the land secretary said, “Therefore, leadership qualities, firmness in decision-making and a cooperative attitude towards colleagues are important here.”

He advised the new officials to be honest, patriotic and with utmost dedication to the works what people want from government officials. 

“We have to restore trust among the people from the place of distrust of the past 17 years through professionalism. If they remain steadfast in the path of honesty and justice in performing their duties, transparency and accountability will be ensured in the administration,” he mentioned.

He added: “Service to the people should be given top priority, free from corruption, irregularities and the influence of vested interests. And officers must acquire the skills to perform their duties with integrity and ethics.”

He underscored the need for using technology, artificial intelligence, e-governance and data management to making public services accessible.

Land Ministry’s Additional Secretaries Md Shariful Islam, Md Abdur Rouf, Saima Yunus, Md. Emdadul Haque Chowdhury and Mohammad Mahfuzur Rahman were present there.