Rajshahi:Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner Kazi Mohammad Saiful Islam highlighted the importance of providing correct and accurate information for formulating realistic and effective government plans. Speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting marking National Statistics Day-2026, he emphasized that sustainable and practical government plans can only be adopted based on accurate data.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the event was organized by the Rajshahi Divisional and District Statistics Office in cooperation with the Divisional Administration. The theme for this year's National Statistics Day is "Reliable and Accessible Statistics - The Basis of Sustainable Development and Planning."
Saiful Islam urged relevant offices to ensure transparency by not concealing any information, thus enabling higher authorities and ministries to make informed policy decisions. He stressed that presenting the true picture of crime incidents would help the head office identify areas with higher crime rates, understand underlying reasons, and take preventive measures. Additionally, he underscored the necessity of accurate statistics in sectors such as health, education, and family planning to facilitate effective government program formulation.
Moreover, the Commissioner pointed out that logical collection of data should be done from the respective sources, such as the Agriculture Department for information on urea fertilizer usage. He called on officials to work with sincerity and responsibility, providing correct statistics to support government policy-making and decision-making processes. The meeting was also addressed by Professor Rezaul Karim from Rajshahi University and other notable officials.