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Stressing the need for formulating a master plan for up to upazila level
to save arable lands from haphazard house construction across the country,
the prime minister said “You (govt. officials) will have to look into the
matter so the people can’t build houses here and there without proper plan.”
She said “I want to see every village as a town where people will get all
urban facilities and employment opportunity as well under “My Village, My
Town” project to stop the tendency of the people to go to towns.”
Sheikh Hasina said her government assumed power in 1996 targeting some
specific plans. At that time, she said, the county had achieved many
successes in the areas of socio-economic development. But the success could
not be sustained due to change of the regime in 2001, she added.
The premier said the government employees should enhance their efficiency
and accountability through implementing the programs taken by the government
for welfare of the people.
The prime minister however assured that in the way the government had
successfully implemented the Development Goals (MDGs), the Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs) will also be implemented in that way.
She said the APA makes the officials responsible up to the grassroots
level which helps complete the development works in a specific timeframe and
people enjoy its benefits.
“The APA is an internal mechanism of the civil administration, ensuring
accountability of government officials aimed at evaluating their yearly
performance and making them accountable to their responsibilities,” she said.
About the possible flood situation in the country the premier also said
the government has taken all-out preparation to tackle possible flood in the
country.
The prime minister handed over certificate to Power Division under Power,
Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry for securing first position in overall
performance for implementing the APA of the fiscal 2017-2018.
Secretaries of Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation Division under
the Ministry of Planning and Energy and Mineral Resources Division under
Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry received certificate from the
premier for securing second and third position respectively.
Integrity award of 2017-18 was given to Information and Communication
Technology Division.
The premier also gave certificate to Information Secretary Abdul Malek for
his ministry’s outstanding performance in implementing the APA.
Secretaries of Science and Technology Ministry, Liberation War Affairs
Ministry, Women and Children Affairs Ministry, Security Service Division
under the Home Ministry and Agriculture Ministry also received the
certificate from the prime minister for the same reason.
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