Nurul Sylhet Correspondent: In the midst of nationwide conversations, Md. Sarwar Alam has assumed the role of the new Deputy Commissioner of Sylhet.

He arrived at the Deputy Commissioner’s office at 10:30 am today, Thursday (August 21), where he was greeted with flowers by officials from the district administration. Subsequently, he led a workshop focused on public procurement regulations.

During this event, Sylhet Divisional Commissioner Khan Md. Reza Un Nabi and other senior administrative officials were in attendance.

Sarwar Alam, an administrative officer known for his anti-adulteration initiatives, officially took on the position of Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Sylhet on Thursday (August 21). This appointment was confirmed through the latest notification from the Ministry of Public Administration, marking the beginning of his administrative journey as DC in Sylhet.

An officer from the 27th BCS administration cadre, Sarwar Alam began his government service in 2008. He gained national attention while serving as the Executive Magistrate of RAB, particularly for his anti-adulteration efforts. Earning the trust and admiration of the public, he has become a symbol of transparent governance. Prior to this role, he served as the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment.

However, his tenure in Sylhet will not be without challenges. Recently, significant controversies have arisen regarding stone looting and illegal mining activities in the region. Despite various raids, there are ongoing concerns about holding the major offenders accountable. Additionally, the tourism sector, a vital part of Sylhet, is suffering from numerous mismanagement issues and irregularities. Areas such as Tilagarh, Jaflong, and Saada Pathar have long been the subject of complaints regarding encroachment and environmental degradation, despite their stunning natural beauty.

Furthermore, the overall economic situation in the country has also been evident in Sylhet. Market instability has arisen due to the rising costs of essential goods and vegetables. Despite the hardships faced by the general populace, effective oversight and sustainable solutions remain out of reach.

In light of these challenges, Sarwar Alam is set to embark on a new phase of his administrative career. The residents of Sylhet are hopeful that he will implement decisive measures similar to the anti-adulteration initiative to curb stone looting, restore order in the tourism industry, and enhance transparency in market management.

Sarwar Alam’s tenure as the new Deputy Commissioner will commence with his official assumption of office in Sylhet tomorrow. In the meantime, after his promotion to Deputy Secretary, he shared a post on his Facebook account on Tuesday night (August 13).

In his message, Sarwar Alam expressed, ‘Alhamdulillah. All praise is due to Allah the Almighty, who is the best judge. After being overlooked three times, I was promoted to the position of Deputy Secretary today.

On March 7, 2021, the government elevated 337 senior assistant secretaries within the administration to the role of deputy secretary. However, this highly discussed officer from the 27th BCS administration cadre was previously denied this promotion.