Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Sunday emphasized the importance of deputy commissioners’ role in upholding law and order and enhancing market supervision across the country.
Yunus made the call during the opening of a three-day conference for DCs held in the Shapla Hall of the Chief Adviser’s Office in the capital.
The chief adviser also suggested the key persons of field administrations of the government protect the rights of all people, including minorities.
This year’s conference will feature 353 proposals, with top priority given to improving law and order.
Other key topics include public service, infrastructure development, amendments to laws and regulations, and addressing public grievances.
According to the Cabinet Division, participating DCs and divisional commissioners will present these proposals.
Given the interim government's role following the July uprising, this conference holds particular significance as the first under the current administration.
Yunus, who attended the event as chief guest, delivered the opening speech in which he referred to himself as the "captain" and expressed that he felt more at ease in this role than as chief guest.
He emphasized that the entire government system functions like a team, with DCs playing a crucial role as essential team members.
"Ensuring law and order in the country is the government's top priority, so the DCs must remain vigilant in this regard," said the chief adviser.
Yunus highlighted that effective government operations rely on teamwork, stressing that the government should operate as a cohesive unit, where no individual should make a mistake that could impede the team's success.
He underscored the importance of coordination between the police and civil administration, urging both to maintain discipline in their duties.
The chief adviser also instructed DCs to diligently protect the rights of minority groups.
"Our role is to safeguard the rights of minorities. It is the government's obligation to ensure protection for everyone," he said, encouraging individuals from minority groups to fully exercise their rights as citizens, assuring them that the government is ready to assist them.
On the issue of market oversight, Yunus proposed initiating a competition among district administrations for market supervision across the nation. He suggested creating a ranking system for market monitoring within district administrations, enabling the recognition of their contributions.
"A system could be established in which DCs are ranked first, second, third, or fourth based on their half-yearly or yearly performance to foster more creative supervision," the chief adviser said.
Regarding birth registration, the chief adviser noted that the government must ensure a seamless process for issuing birth certificates, as it is a civic right.
He mentioned that individuals often face difficulties obtaining National IDs and passports due to the lack of birth certificates.
Emphasizing that acquiring passports is a fundamental civic right, Yunus urged relevant authorities to prevent any harassment in the passport issuance process, noting that the government had previously declared that police verification is no longer necessary for acquiring passports.
The chief adviser also called on relevant authorities to ensure that the online land registration system is fully functional.
"The land registration process has been transitioned online, but why is it not being effectively implemented? What is the obstacle?" he questioned.
Yunus urged DCs to focus on primary education and address the challenges associated with it.
The conference will feature 34 working sessions with various ministries and divisions, to be held at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium.
Unlike previous years, there will be no courtesy meeting with the president at Bangabhaban.
