Birth and death registration a fundamental right: KCC Administrator

Emphasizing the importance of timely birth and death registration , Md Firoz Sarkar , Administrator of Khulna City Corporation (KCC), said that birth and death certificates is a fundamental right of every citizen here on Wednesday (March 12).

He made the remarks at a workshop held at the martyred (Shaheed) Altaf auditorium of KCC , aimed at streamlining birth and death registration activities in the city.

Sarkar, also the Khulna divisional commissioner, noted that people often come for registration with very little time in hand, and it is our duty to provide them with prompt services.

He warned that unnecessary delays and corruption in this process would not be tolerated, and strict actions would be taken against those responsible.

Ensuring that birth and death registration services run smoothly and without complaints is crucial ,he Said ,urging all stakeholders to take responsibility for this important task.

The workshop, organized by the Health Department of KCC, was presided over by KCC’s Chief Executive Officer, Laskar Tajul Islam.

Md. Hossain Shawkat, Director of the Local Government Office at the Divisional Commissioner’s Office presented a keynote paper on birth and death registration. (BSS)