CA Yunusissues message on World Statistics Day, National Statistics Day
Yunus said accurate and quality data play a vital role not only in formulating government policies and plans but also in their effective implementation and evaluation
The government will observe World Statistics Day and National Statistics Day-2025 tomorrow (20 October) in a befitting manner.
The theme of this year's observance is "Driving Change with Quality Statistics and Data for Everyone," an official release said here today (19 October).
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus issued a message on the eve of the day.
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In his message, Yunus said accurate and quality data play a vital role not only in formulating government policies and plans but also in their effective implementation and evaluation. The importance and necessity of quality statistics in measuring progress toward the sustainable development goals (SDGs) are immense, he added.
He said the interim government has already taken several steps to reform and modernize the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) to make it a world-class organization.
If implemented properly, these steps will make the data collection, analysis, and publication process more efficient, technology-driven, and aligned with international standards, he added.
Professor Yunus said, "I firmly believe that the universal availability and use of quality data will play a supportive role in enhancing democratic governance, transparency, and accountability in the country, and will make development more people-oriented."
He also said, "We are working to ensure quality statistics and data for all through the collective efforts of policymakers, decision-makers, planners, researchers, statisticians, and data users across the country."
Professor Yunus wished overall success to all programmes undertaken on the occasion of World Statistics Day and National Statistics Day.
