, Sept. 7 -- The current government believes in democratic values and accountability, not in threats or intimidation, according to Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, the Prime Minister's Adviser on Economic and Planning Affairs.

"Those of us who work in public offices are public officials, and we are obliged to answer any questions from the people. We want to uphold this culture of accountability," he said.

He made the remarks at a reception held on Monday afternoon at the Professor Muzaffar Ahmed Chowdhury Auditorium of the Social Sciences Building of Dhaka University.

The Department of Development Studies organized the reception to honour Prof. Titumir, its former chairman, following his appointment as the Prime Minister's Adviser.

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