Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam said on Thursday that the government holds no immediate intention to offload the mobile financial service Nagad, clarifying instead that measures are underway to render the organization more modern and financially viable.

He delivered these comments while attending as the chief guest at an event commemorating World Post Day 2026 at Dak Bhaban in Agargaon, where a commemorative postage stamp was released alongside an awards ceremony, according to a ministry press release.

Faqir Mahbub Anam, who also oversees the Ministry of Science and Technology, noted that authorities are striving to revamp the postal department into a modernized, citizen-centric, and profitable enterprise.

Pointing out that community trust in postal operations is rising and parcel delivery services are showing encouraging growth, he called upon all stakeholders to perform their duties with earnestness and diligence to sustain this momentum.

The minister underscored that the joint exertion, devotion, and accountability of staff members remain essential to elevating the postal department into a modern and profitable entity.

He further disclosed that international investors have expressed interest in funding the postal department, voicing optimism that service standards, earnings, and operational capacity will continue to climb moving forward.

Turning to the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, the minister indicated that both domestic and foreign specialists are working to bring the installation online.

He explained that the government is focused on completing required evaluations and technical tests prior to feeding power into the national grid, stressing that all technical protocols and verification criteria must be meticulously addressed.

Speaking directly to postal department personnel, the minister observed that acknowledging and assessing employee performance serves as a key motivator, emphasizing that awards should consistently be conferred based on merit and work efficiency while highlighting the need to evaluate post offices and personnel functioning at the grassroots level.

Attending as a special guest, Posts and Telecommunications Division Secretary Bilquis Jahan Rimi asserted that the postal department's current physical setup and wide-reaching national network ought to be leveraged to deliver modern, citizen-oriented, and tech-driven postal solutions.

She noted that steps are being taken to restructure postal services, integrate with land service assistance hubs, and widen the department's franchise footprint, adding that these measures will bring services directly to citizens' doorsteps while generating new job prospects.

The secretary additionally underlined the necessity of utilizing social media platforms more effectively to market postal offerings, while urging the inclusion of new talent in upcoming recognition programs.

Director General of the Department of Posts Kazi Asadul Islam chaired the ceremony.

This year, World Post Day was observed under the theme "One Postal Network, Infinite Possibilities."

Following the international observance on October 9, Postal Service Week is being conducted nationwide from October 9 to 15.
To commemorate the event, a special postage stamp centered on this year's theme was officially unveiled today.

A variety of activities, including letter-writing festivals, stamp exhibitions, essay and drawing contests, and seminar sessions, were arranged centrally in Dhaka as well as across the country throughout Postal Service Week.

As part of these festivities, letter carnivals, philatelic displays, and postal fairs took place across 26 venues, including 25 higher educational institutions and Cox's Bazar beach.

Approximately 4,643 letters were dispatched through these letter-writing events, sparking renewed interest and engagement in handwritten correspondence among youth.

At the gathering, 29 individuals received special accolades for their achievements and exceptional efforts, comprising five students who won the World Post Day essay and art contests, three victors of the 55th International Letter-Writing Competition, four staff members honored for their role in the postal ballot initiative, six workers recognized for exceptional letter delivery services, five officials for notable contributions to general postal services, and six representatives across the Nagad mobile financial service divisions of distributors, agents, and service providers.

The events honoring World Post Day and Postal Service Week are anticipated to contribute significantly to broadening the scope of postal services, boosting service standards, and fostering greater public involvement.