Khulna: Emphasizing the importance of timely birth and death registration, Md Firoz Sarkar, Administrator of Khulna City Corporation (KCC), stated that birth and death certificates are a fundamental right of every citizen.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Sarkar made these remarks at a workshop held at the martyred (Shaheed) Altaf auditorium of KCC, which aimed to streamline the birth and death registration activities in the city. Sarkar, who also serves as the Khulna divisional commissioner, highlighted the frequent occurrence of citizens approaching the registration office with minimal time, emphasizing the duty of the office to provide prompt services.
He issued a warning against unnecessary delays and corruption in the registration process, stating that such issues would not be tolerated, and strict actions would be taken against those responsible. Ensuring that birth and death registration services operate smoothly and without complaints is crucial, he said, urging all stakeholders to take responsibility for this important task.
The workshop, organized by the Health Department of KCC, was presided over by KCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Laskar Tajul Islam. Md. Hossain Shawkat, Director of the Local Government Office at the Divisional Commissioner’s Office, presented a keynote paper on birth and death registration.