Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus today (Feb 16) instructed deputy commissioners (DCs) to strictly uphold law and order while enhancing market monitoring across the country.
He said: “Maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority, and DCs must ensure there are no lapses in this regard.”
The CA gave the directives while inaugurating the three-day DCs Conference at Shapla Hall in his office.
Emphasizing teamwork in governance, Prof. Yunus said that the government should function as a cohesive unit where no individual errors hinder overall success.
He highlighted the importance of coordination between the police and civil administration, urging strict discipline in their operations.
Bedies, he directed the DCs to work diligently to safeguard the rights of minorities.
"Our duty is to protect the rights of the minorities. The responsibility of the government is to ensure protection for all," he said.
The minority people will enjoy their rights as citizens since the government is ready to serve them.
About market monitoring, Prof Yunus suggested starting a competition among the district administrations in supervising markets across the country.
If a system of ranking is developed in supervising markets within the district administrations, their contribution to market monitoring could be recognised, he said.
About birth registration, the chief adviser said the government must provide smooth service to the people in issuing birth certificates as this is their civic rights.
He observed that the people sometimes face trouble in getting NID and passports for lack of birth certificates.
Mentioning that getting passports is one of the civic rights of the countrymen, the chief adviser asked the authorities concerned to take steps to stop any kind harassment of people in issuing passports.
He said the government earlier announced that police verification will not be required in issuing passports.
Prof Yunus also asked the authorities concerned to make the online land registration process fully operational.
"The land registration process has been made online but why it is not being implemented. Where is the problem?" he said.
He also directed the DCs to pay attention to the primary education to resolve problems.
CA's Principal Secretary Siraz Uddin Mia, Dhaka Divisional Commissioner Sharf Uddin Ahmed Chowdhury, Deputy Commissioner of Chattogram Farida Khanom and Deputy Commissioner of Panchagarh Md Sabet Ali also spoke on the occasion.
According to the Cabinet Division, a total of 353 proposals will be presented at this year's conference by DCs and divisional commissioners.
This year's DC conference will feature 34 working sessions with various ministries and departments.
The conference will end on Tuesday.
BDST: 1452 HRS, FEB 16, 2025
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