DCs Propose Enhancements in Digital Services and Administrative Access
On the second day of the ongoing three-day Deputy Commissioners' (DC) Conference at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital on February 17, several proposals were put forward regarding digital service enhancements and administrative access.
Among the key proposals were the formulation of policies for Union Digital Service Centers, the introduction of mobile phone and internet allowances for all government officers and employees working in field administration, the recruitment of subject-specific teachers to improve ICT education at the primary level, the upgrading of software to facilitate online leasing of markets under the e-GP system, and granting access to the crime and National Identity (NID) databases for DCs and Upazila Nirbahi Officers (UNOs) to strengthen law enforcement.
Prior to the conference, a total of 1,245 proposals had been received from DCs and Divisional Commissioners, out of which 354 were incorporated into the working documents, as disclosed by the Cabinet Secretary during a press briefing last Saturday.
The final day of the conference, scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, will feature a fourth working session from 11:01 AM to 11:45 AM at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, where DCs and Divisional Commissioners will hold discussions with the Public Security Division, Security Services Division, and the Ministry of Agriculture. Various proposals, including technology-based initiatives, are expected to be discussed during the session. Notably, the DCs and Divisional Commissioners have submitted 21 proposals related to the Ministry of Public Administration, seven concerning the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education, and four regarding the Law and Justice Division.
According to sources, the proposal for granting DCs and UNOs access to the crime and NID databases was submitted by Magura Deputy Commissioner Md. Ohidul Islam. Justifying the proposal, he stated that DCs and UNOs serve as chairpersons of the District and Upazila Law and Order Committees, respectively. Providing them access to these databases would enhance their ability to maintain law and order more effectively and support urgent decision-making processes in governance and security matters.
