GM Saiful Islam

GM Saiful Islam is a development professional specialising in local governance, urban planning, and results-based management.

Civil registration system needs a citizen-centred upgrade

Every year, lakhs of birth certificates are issued to establish the civil identity of citizens, and this document later becomes essential for obtaining a National ID (NID) card.

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Why we need self-reliant local governments

Every year, hundreds of municipalities across Bangladesh wait for approval from Dhaka before they can repair roads, install streetlights, or expand markets. These local government bodies remain caught in a cycle of dependency on central budget and oversight.

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November 29, 2025
November 29, 2025

Civil registration system needs a citizen-centred upgrade

Every year, lakhs of birth certificates are issued to establish the civil identity of citizens, and this document later becomes essential for obtaining a National ID (NID) card.

November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025

Why we need self-reliant local governments

Every year, hundreds of municipalities across Bangladesh wait for approval from Dhaka before they can repair roads, install streetlights, or expand markets. These local government bodies remain caught in a cycle of dependency on central budget and oversight.