Dhaka, Feb 5, (V7N) – Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has emphasized the need for problem-solving oriented training in public administration, urging institutions to move away from routine, outdated methods.

Speaking at the State Guest House Jamuna after receiving a report on the evaluation of training institutions, Yunus said, “Training must be problem-solving oriented. Skilled individuals should share their expertise so that others can learn.”

The Governance Innovation Unit (GIU) of the Chief Adviser’s Office submitted the evaluation report, prepared with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Five major institutions under the Ministry of Public Administration were initially assessed, including the Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre (BPATC) and BCS Administration Academy.

Yunus stressed that training institutions should be ranked to encourage competition and quality improvement, while private sector employees should also be allowed to participate. He called for integrating anti-corruption campaigns into training, saying, “There must be no corruption in government service or in any government institution.”

Highlighting the role of technology, Yunus said government services must reach citizens directly without bureaucratic delays. He also proposed incentives for trainees who achieve top marks, to encourage excellence.

The evaluation report, the first of its kind in Bangladesh, was prepared through consultations with stakeholders and aligned with international best practices. It provides phase-wise recommendations to strengthen institutional capacity and improve training outcomes.

Officials present included Principal Secretary M Siraz Uddin Miah, SDG Coordinator Lamiya Morshed, CAO Secretary M Saifullah Panna, and Senior Secretary Md. Ehsanul Hoque.

The initiative is expected to enhance the skills of government officials and improve service delivery to citizens.

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