Poor publicity

Throughout the year, the activities of each department may be publicised from five to fifteen minutes through illustrated articles in the press and electronic documentaries, co-ordinated by PID. Out of sight is out of mind. There are performance awards for public service. Why?

Some sectors which come to mind are Thanas (Police, law and order), Coast Guard, Customs and Immigration, Civil Aviation, BTTB, BRTC, Fisheries, the autonomous and semi-autonomous corps, broadcasting, EPZ, BOI, SOEs, the Bangladesh Bank, NRBs (banks), Cottage industries, BCSIR, Agri Extension Service, various R&D institutions, the Board of Revenue, Primary Education, Women and FF affairs, the Stock Exchange and associated agencies, and handling of human resources.

There is too much unwanted focus on art, culture, and the wrong type of history. Cut down on political injections in the various scripts too much personality cult creeps in through biased and indoctrinated writers and policy makers. This is a sign of inferiority complex.

The Bangladesh Year Book may be made available in CD and the prices of the publications (in Bangla and English) may be subsidised. Our websites on the Internet are poor, while local expertise is available. The point is: get out of the routine mode and show touches of entrepreneurship in government offices.

Alas, the political masters believe in step-motherly treatment!