Urging the newly-recruited cadres of the civil service to keep their immense love for the county and people everywhere they work, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said patriotism is the foremost prerequisite for a civil servant to serve people better and earn success.
The prime minister made the statement while addressing the Certificate Award Ceremony for the participants of the 60th Foundation Training Course of Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) at Bangabandhu International Conference Centre on Thursday.
"You must have love for the people and know the country first," she said, adding that "rule of law must be established, and steps should be taken for quick execution of the projects taken to expedite the country's economic development.
"Moreover, you have to earn the confidence of the people, and take firm action against corruption."
Urging the civil service refreshers to always keep in mind Section 21(2) of the constitution, the prime minister said it is the responsibility of each and every civil servant to make strides always to render their service to the people.
Sheikh Hasina said the civil servants must be careful about the social security of every person.
The prime minister also urged them to remain careful so that the development projects are implemented with due standards.
"The benefit of the people should get first priority at the stage of formulation and implementation of a project," she said.