RANGPUR, Dec 1, 2024 (BSS) – Officials at the inaugural function of a three-day training programme today stressed on preparing accurate economic census of non-agriculture sector enterprises, trade and business statistics for proper planning of the national development.
 
The district administration and district office of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) are jointly organising the programme for 111 Upazila Census Coordinators, Zonal Officers and IT Supervisors at Ghaghot Community Center in the city.
 
Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Rabiul Faisal attended the event as the chief guest with Acting Deputy Director of Rangpur District Statistics Office Rajib Ghosh in the chair.
 
Joint Director of Rangpur Divisional Statistics Office Md Shafiqul Islam was present as special guest.
 
Kawnia Upazila Statistics Officer SM Shahnewaz presented a documentary on various aspects and importance of the Economic Census 2024.
 
“The main objectives of the economic census are to provide comprehensive statistical information for economic and social development planning and policy making,” he said adding there is no alternative to an accurate economic census to present the overall economic picture of a country.
 
“This census is very important in formulating the country's accurate economic plan. Spontaneous participation of the public is crucial to collect accurate data in the census,” he said.
 
The Deputy Commissioner said that accurate information is very important for making correct plans. The major obstacle to the development of third world countries is the lack of accurate information.
 
“The data collectors should be sincere in collecting data. People should be motivated to provide accurate information. Care should be taken that the data providers do not feel bored and that no one is left out,” he said.
 
He said technological improvements have been made in data collection and storage. But the data collectors have to play a key role in including accurate data in the census.
 
He urged all concerned to play a responsible role in conducting time-befitting census with more accuracy on various sectors as a continuous process so that the data from the economic census can be useful in building a new Bangladesh.