Work for social change, not just for personal success: DC Zahid

Chattogram Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mian on Sunday urged public officials to focus on bringing positive change to society rather than pursuing personal advancement alone, saying the true value of public service lies in one's contribution to the state and its people.

"The real question is not what I achieved in my career or how much my life improved, but what I gave back to the state," he said while inaugurating a three-day training course on office and financial management for Union Parishad administrative officers and accounts assistants-cum-computer operators at the Primary Teachers' Training Institute (PTI) in Chattogram.

The programme, organised by the National Institute of Local Government (NILG) and implemented by the district administration, brought together 160 officials from Union Parishads across the district.
Addressing the participants, Zahid said many people expect change from others while remaining reluctant to change themselves.

"If we want a better society and a better state, we must begin by changing our own attitudes and outlook," he said.
Describing learning as a lifelong process, he stressed the importance of applying knowledge gained through training in day-to-day work. As technology and public expectations continue to evolve, government services must also adapt to meet citizens' needs, he added.