RAJSHAHI, Dec 10, 2024 (BSS)- The fourth Bangladesh Economic Census 2024 
began here today aimed at gaining a detailed perception about the structural 
changes in the country's economy.

Commissioner of Rajshahi division Khandaker Azim Ahmed inaugurated the 17-day 
census activities at his office here. The slogan of the economic census is 
'Orthanaitik Shumarite Tathya Din, Natun Bangladesh Binirmane Ongsha Nin'.

To mark the opening ceremony, the divisional and district level officials and 
others concerned brought out a rally from the commissioner office premises 
highlighting the significance of the census.

Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Khandaker Azim Ahmed said the census 
will provide accurate and updated insights into Bangladesh's economic 
structure and trends, playing a vital role in the country's overall 
development planning.

The main objectives of the economic census are to gain insights into 
structural changes in the economy over time, determining structure of non-
farm economic activities.
 
On completion of the main economic census operations, they would be able to 
provide a report at the end of January 2025, Khandaker Azim said.

He informed that some 11,973 enumerators, who have been selected for this 
census, will discharge duties in all eight districts in the division for the 
economic census purposes.