Published: 12:38 AM, 16 October 2026
Govt working to transform Postal Dept into a modern, profitable institution: ICT Minister
The government is working to transform the Postal Department into a modern, people-friendly and profitable institution, Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister FaqirMahbubAnam said on Thursday.
The Minister made the remarks as the chief guest at a ceremony marking World Post Day 2026, which included the unveiling of a commemorative stamp and the distribution of awards, held atDakBhaban in Agargaon, Dhaka.
He noted that public confidence in postal services is growing and that parcel services are making positive progress. Emphasizing the need for collective efforts, commitment and accountability, the Minister said these are essential to sustaining the current momentum. He also highlighted the interest of foreign investors in the postal sector and expressed optimism that service quality, revenue and institutional capacity would improve further.
Regarding the mobile financial service Nagad, the Minister stated that the government has no immediate plan to sell the institution. Instead, initiatives are underway to moderniseit and make it more profitable.
On the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, he said local and foreign experts are working to bring the project into operation. The government is taking the necessary steps to complete the required tests and supply electricity to the national grid, while ensuring due consideration of technical processes and testing requirements.
Addressing postal officials and employees, the Minister said that recognition of work and performance motivates employees. He stressed the continuation of merit-based awards and called for greater emphasis on evaluating the performance of grassroots post offices and their employees.
Speaking as the special guest, Secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division Ms. BilquisJahanRimi emphasized the effective use of the department's existing infrastructure and nationwide postal network to deliver modern, technology-driven and people-friendly services. She said initiatives are underway to coordinate postal services with Land Service Assistance Centres and expand franchise operations to bring services closer to people's doorsteps and create employment opportunities. She also stressed the effective use of social media to promote postal services and encourage new talent to participate in future award programmes.
This year's World Post Day theme is "One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities." Following World Post Day on 9 October, Postal Service Week was observed across the country from 9 to 15 October. A commemorative stamp reflecting this year's theme was unveiled at the ceremony.
During the week, letter festivals, philatelic exhibitions, essay and drawing competitions, and discussion meetings were organised in Dhaka and other parts of the country. Letter festivals, stamp exhibitions and postal service fairs were held at 26 locations, including 25 universities and colleges and Cox's Bazar Sea Beach. A total of approximately 4,643 letters were issued during the festivals, helping revive interest in handwritten letters among young people.
A total of 29 individuals received special recognition at the ceremony for their outstanding contributions and achievements. The recipients included five student winners of the World Post Day essay and drawing competitions, three winners of the 55th International Letter Writing Competition, four employees for their contributions to the postal ballot programme, six employees for outstanding performance in letter post services, five officers for their contributions to postal services, and six Nagad distributors, agents and service representatives.
Director General of the Department of Posts KaziAsadul Islam presided over the ceremony. Officials and employees of the department were also present.
