Fourth Economic census begins in Rajshahi division
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.