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What is Birth Registration in Bangladesh?
Birth registration is the official recording of a child's birth. In Bangladesh, birth registration is mandatory for every child born in the country. The birth registration certificate is a fundamental document required for school admission, NID card application, passport application, and many other official purposes. The process is managed by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics through the Birth and Death Registration Information System (bdris.gov.bd).
Documents Required for Birth Registration
To register a birth in Bangladesh, you will need:
• Parents' NID cards (both father and mother)
• Proof of address (utility bill or ward certificate)
• Hospital birth certificate or delivery record (if available)
• Immunization card (if available)
For home births, a certificate from the local Union Parishad chairman or ward councilor may be required as proof of birth.
• Parents' NID cards (both father and mother)
• Proof of address (utility bill or ward certificate)
• Hospital birth certificate or delivery record (if available)
• Immunization card (if available)
For home births, a certificate from the local Union Parishad chairman or ward councilor may be required as proof of birth.
Birth Registration Process
1. Visit your nearest BRAC Bank branch and pay the registration fee (৳120)
2. Go to bdris.gov.bd and create an account
3. Fill out the online application form with the child's details
4. Upload scanned copies of required documents
5. Submit the application and note your tracking number
6. Visit your local Union Parishad or City Corporation office for verification if required
7. Once approved, download and print the birth certificate from the website
Processing typically takes 7-15 working days.
2. Go to bdris.gov.bd and create an account
3. Fill out the online application form with the child's details
4. Upload scanned copies of required documents
5. Submit the application and note your tracking number
6. Visit your local Union Parishad or City Corporation office for verification if required
7. Once approved, download and print the birth certificate from the website
Processing typically takes 7-15 working days.
Fees and Processing Time
The fee for birth registration in Bangladesh is ৳120, payable at any BRAC Bank branch. Processing time is typically 7-15 working days after submission. Corrections to existing birth certificates also cost ৳120 and take a similar processing time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a birth certificate to apply for an NID?
A: Yes, a birth registration certificate is mandatory for first-time NID applicants aged 18 and above.
Q: Can I register a birth online?
A: Yes, the entire process can be completed online through bdris.gov.bd after paying the fee at BRAC Bank.
Q: How do I correct an error on my birth certificate?
A: You can apply for a correction online through bdris.gov.bd. Supporting documents proving the correct information are required.
Q: Is birth registration free?
A: No, a fee of ৳120 is charged for birth registration in Bangladesh.
A: Yes, a birth registration certificate is mandatory for first-time NID applicants aged 18 and above.
Q: Can I register a birth online?
A: Yes, the entire process can be completed online through bdris.gov.bd after paying the fee at BRAC Bank.
Q: How do I correct an error on my birth certificate?
A: You can apply for a correction online through bdris.gov.bd. Supporting documents proving the correct information are required.
Q: Is birth registration free?
A: No, a fee of ৳120 is charged for birth registration in Bangladesh.
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