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Patuakhali's Golachipa upazila has once again earned the glory of becoming the best in the country in birth and death registration activities. Achieving 163 percent against the target in the performance evaluation for the month of October, the upazila secured the first position across the country.**
This success came from achieving targets in birth and death registration activities, including birth registration of children aged zero to one year. According to relevant sources, the target for birth registration in Golachipa upazila for October was 428 and death registration was 116. Overall, the upazila became the best in the country by achieving an average of 163 percent in registration activities.
The results were known on Monday (November 9) from information provided by the Office of the Registrar General (Birth and Death Registration) and the Local Government Division of the Divisional Commissioner's Office.
Sources state that Nabiganj upazila of Habiganj district is in second position after Golachipa at the upazila level with an achievement of 141 percent. Sunamganj Sadar upazila of Sunamganj district holds the third position with an achievement of 134 percent.
Read nextBanned Awami League Leader Masud Rana Arrested in Sherpur Under Special Powers ActExpressing satisfaction over this achievement, Golachipa Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Abuzar Md. Ejazul Haque said, "Birth and death registration is not just an administrative activity; rather, it is one of the main foundations for establishing a citizen's legal identity and rights. Accurate data preservation in the state database from a child's birth to a citizen's death is extremely important. In this regard, ensuring accuracy, punctuality, and quality of service is our responsibility."
He further said, "I sincerely congratulate and thank everyone involved with this achievement. Especially, I am grateful to the union parishad chairmen, administrative officers, village police, and everyone concerned for their responsible roles. May this achievement not remain limited to a temporary success. Our continuous efforts will remain aimed at maintaining the quality of birth and death registration, ensuring 100 percent registration, and making services easier and harassment-free for the general public. I believe that with everyone's collective effort, Golachipa upazila will continue to set an exemplary precedent in service quality and efficiency in the future."
Expressing his feelings on becoming the best in the country, UNO Abuzar Md. Ejazul Haque said, "I am delighted to become the best in the country. I express my gratitude to the Honorable Deputy Commissioner Sir and DDLG Sir. This result was made possible due to their proper guidance and foresight."
Notably, earlier in July, Golachipa upazila achieved the credit of becoming the best in the country for the first time in birth and death registration activities. Additionally, for maintaining a continuous streak of success in birth and death registration activities for four consecutive months from April to August, Golachipa Upazila Nirbahi Officer Abuzar Md. Ejazul Haque was selected as the best UNO in the Barishal division.
Earlier, during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, Abuzar Md. Ejazul Haque, then Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Dumki upazila, had earned the glory of being the best in the country twice in birth and death registration activities.
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Reported by Masud Rahman, Golachipa (Patuakhali), Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
