Dhaka:Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury announced the government's commitment to grant full independence to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) and make reliable data accessible to enhance evidence-based policymaking and restore public confidence in official statistics.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Minister Khosru emphasized the importance of accurate data as a crucial asset for government operations. He highlighted the necessity of sound data for assessing the economic condition, identifying problems, and designing effective policies. The minister also addressed the need for a digital infrastructure to improve data collection and management, citing South Korea as an example.
The discussion, held at the BBS auditorium in Dhaka on National Statistics Day 2026, included remarks from other officials. Political Adviser to the Prime Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon underlined the importance of scientific methods in transforming information into knowledge for policymaking. Dr. Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Planning, discussed ongoing reforms in the national statistical system, including standardizing statistics and improving data accessibility.
State Minister for Planning Md Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki mentioned that political interference in the publication of statistics would be removed, ensuring transparency in consumer price data collection. The event, chaired by Secretary Md Firoz Sarker, also featured presentations on modernizing the national statistical system and its future plans.
The BBS and the Statistics and Informatics Division organized the event under the theme 'Reliable and Accessible Statistics - The Foundation of Sustainable Development and Planning'.