, May 26 -- Finance Adviser Dr Salehuddin Ahmed on Sunday underscored Bangladesh's strong commitment to enhancing governance in public investment by ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability in financial services.

"The foundation of sustainable development rests on three pillars: accountability, transparency, and ethical governance. These are not abstract ideals but practical necessities," he said while inaugurating a seminar titled "Transforming Development: Building a Culture of Accountability through Evaluation, Auditing, and Ethics", at a hotel in Dhaka.

Dr Salehuddin said evaluation, auditing, and compliance are essential tools for building these pillars.

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