Dhaka, April 25 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called for a skilled, accountable and people-focused administration to build a "desired Bangladesh", urging officials to see themselves as servants and friends of the public.

On Saturday at an event at the Bangladesh Institute of Administration and Management (BIAM) auditorium in Dhaka's Eskaton, he addressed civil servants.

He said they serve as the link between policymaking and implementation, adding that their integrity, efficiency and accountability are key to government success.

Highlighting the challenges of the fourth industrial revolution, Tarique noted that the era of artificial intelligence and automation requires officials to stay ahead of the curve.

He believes the integ...