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INFORMATION-FAIR (with picture)
Right to information must for good governance: speakers
RAJSHAHI, Jan 22, 2018 (BSS) – Speakers at a discussion here stressed the
need for proper implementation of right to information (RTI) act to empower
mass people and make all the public services transparent and accountable.
They said free flow of information at all government and non-government
organisations and offices needs to be ensured for ensuring good governance in
the country.
The observations came at the inaugural session of a two-daylong
‘Information Fair and Anti-corruption Cultural Function-2018″ held at Green
Plaza of Rajshahi City Corporation.
District Administration, District Information Office and Committee for
Conscious Citizens (CCC) jointly organized the event yesterday afternoon.
Deputy Commissioner of Rajshahi Helal Mahmud Sharif and Superintendent of
Police Syed Moazzem Hossain addressed the session as chief and special guests
respectively with CCC President Professor Abdus Salam in the chair.
Among others, District Primary Education Officer Nafisha Begum, Deputy
Director of District Information Office Md Shamsuzzaman and TIB Area Manager
Mahmud Ali were present.
The chief guest said the government is very much confident and working
relentlessly for successful implementation of the law. The field level
government and non-government officials concerned need be positive to
supplement the government effort.
Prof Salam said implementation of RTI Law has become indispensable for the
sake of establishing good governance in the society and enhancing
transparency and accountability in all tiers of public services.
Some 34 government and non-government organisations are taking part in the
fair showcasing their respective service-delivery related information.
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