No plan to sell Nagad: Faqir Mahbub

Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam on Thursday said the government has no immediate plan to sell mobile financial service Nagad, rather it was taking initiatives to make the institution more modern and profitable.

He made the remarks as the chief guest at a programme marking World Post Day 2026 at Dak Bhaban in Agargaon, where a commemorative postage stamp was unveiled and awards were distributed, said a ministry press release.

Faqir Mahbub Anam, also Science and Technology Minister, said the government was working to transform the postal department into a modern, public-friendly and profitable institution.

Mentioning that public confidence in postal services was increasing and parcel services were making positive progress, he urged all concerned to work sincerely and diligently to maintain this progress.

The minister said the collective efforts, dedication and sense of responsibility of officials and employees were crucial to making the postal department a modern and profitable institution.  He also said foreign investors wanted to invest in the postal department.

He expressed hope that the quality of postal services, revenue and capacity would increase further in the coming days.
Regarding the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, the minister said local and foreign experts were working to bring the project into operation. 

The government was working to complete the necessary tests and examinations before supplying electricity to the national grid, he said, adding that the technical processes and testing requirements needed to be taken into account.
Addressing officials and employees of the postal department, the minister said recognition and evaluation of their work encouraged employees.�"BSS