RU celebrated the World Statistics Day and National Statistics Day 2025 at its campus today. Photo: BSS

RAJSHAHI, Oct 21, 2025 (BSS)- Rajshahi University (RU) celebrated the World 
Statistics Day and National Statistics Day 2025 at its campus highlighting 
the significance of the day today.

To mark the day, the RU administration brought out a rally which ended in 
front of the third science building after parading some of the roads followed 
by a discussion at the conference hall of the Department of Statistics.

This year's theme is "Driving change with quality statistics and data for 
everyone" underscoring the importance of reliable, high-quality data in 
decision-making, effective policy development and sustainable progress.
 
Vice-chancellor (VC) Professor Saleh Hassan Naquib addressed the discussion 
as the chief guest while Pro-VCs Prof Mayeen Uddin and Prof Farid Uddin Khan 
spoke as special guests. Chairman of the department Prof Rejaul Karim 
presided over the meeting.

Prof Monsur Rahman, Prof Aminul Haque, Prof Sabiruzzaman and Prof Farhana 
Hassan also spoke on the occasion disseminating their expertise on the issue. 

VC Prof Saleh Hassan Naquib said flawless data is a crucial means for 
pursuing proper development planning to move the country forward successfully 
while facing all existing challenges, including the global pandemic and 
natural disasters.
 
All authorities and others concerned should come forward and work together to 
collect and furnish authentic statistics and information on all nation-
building issues. 
 
He said no nation can develop without statistics, as future planning and 
development depend on it. Accurate statistics form the foundation of an 
improved life, while inaccurate statistics can cause devastation, he added. 
 
He, however, emphasized that flawless statistics can play a pioneering role 
in proper planning and that there is no alternative to qualitative 
statistical information for formulating effective plans. 
 
He expected that the persons engaged in census and other ongoing survey 
activities will play a responsible role in this regard, adding that 
acceptance of data and findings largely depends on the competency of 
statisticians. 
 
Highlighting the importance of statistics, the VC said data and findings are 
the main ingredients of planning, which cannot be fulfilled without accurate 
statistics.