Dhaka, Oct. 10 -- To strengthen administrative and economic frameworks and advance sustainable development, government and private sector employees must remain free from political influence and see that they are not exploited as instruments of those in power. Article 21(2) of our Constitution clearly states: "Every person in the service of the Republic has a duty to strive at all times to serve the people." In practice, however, the government officials are often deployed in election campaigns, party meetings, or to safeguard the interests of influential political leaders. According to the 2023 report of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the country has nearly 1.5 million government employees. Their duty is to ensure public servi...