Population census: Information discord?
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The fifth population census has been conducted after ten years in 2011. It is impossible to deny the significance of population census in the development of a country. The researchers, planners, businessmen, learners, even the politicians of home and abroad are using the data and information of the census as the tools or raw materials for their research. If there is any discrepancy in the data and information, the entire work plan will be challenged. According to the preliminary findings of the population and housing census 2011, Bangladesh's population now stands at 14.23 crore which has created debates among the experts and is not in line with the UNICEF, UNDP and other reports. Other reports showed that our population is more than 16 crore. Due to the negligence of the field workers in visiting every house, the reliability of the report is being questioned. Needless to say that the information of the census is vital in preparing ADP or other economic plans. The controversy about the population census is unexpected.
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