Efforts will be made to reclaim the properties of the Postal Department that have been illegally occupied over time, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, special assistant to the chief adviser for the post and telecom ministry.

A digital inventory of its assets should be created, he said while addressing a meeting with officials of the Directorate of Posts at the Dak Bhaban in the capital's Agargaon yesterday.

He emphasised the importance of enhancing the institutional capacity of the Postal Department in line with the demands of digital transformation.

Taiyeb also instructed officials to ensure quality control in all construction projects of the department and to assess the standards of equipment and software used.

Regarding project approvals, he stated that no project would be approved without an exit plan. The quality of Development Project Proposals must be ensured in new initiatives.

He directed officials to explore the feasibility of delivering government services to citizens' homes through the Postal Department instead of requiring them to visit offices.

Additionally, he urged them to study successful service models not only from Europe but also from neighboring countries like India and Pakistan.

During the meeting, a comprehensive overview of the activities of the Directorate of Posts was presented. Md Mushfiqur Rahman, secretary of the posts and telecommunications division, presided over the discussion.

Other officials from the Directorate of Posts were also present.