PM Makes Surprise Visits to Ministries at Secretariat

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday made surprise visits to several ministries at the Secretariat soon after arriving at his office on the first working day. The Prime Minister arrived at the Secretariat at around 9:05 am and immediately began the visits, said his Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Rumon.

He first went to the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, where he entered different rooms and spoke to officials and staff. During the interaction, he advised them to prevent wastage and ensure efficient use of resources. He specifically suggested reducing unnecessary use of lights, limiting air-conditioner usage, and making better use of daylight by opening curtains to cut electricity consumption.

The Prime Minister also told officials that loving the country truly means caring for it from the heart. “This country belongs to all of us,” he said while advising staff to maintain the cleanliness of desks, chairs, and other furniture. He emphasized that government property is the country’s property and must be preserved with care.

The Additional Press Secretary said the Prime Minister also visited the Ministries of Water Resources, Health and Family Welfare, Environment and Forest, Social Welfare, Fisheries and Livestock, and Housing and Public Works. Officials and employees appeared surprised by the sudden visits, with many seen becoming alert and active during the rounds.

After completing the visits, the Prime Minister returned to his office and attended a meeting of a special committee on the farmers’ card programme. Agriculture Minister Aminur Rashid, along with secretaries and senior officials of the relevant ministries, were present at the meeting to discuss the initiative.