Administrative - Cox's Bazar
The administrative structure of Cox's Bazar district ensures effective governance, service delivery, and implementation of development initiatives. This section provides information about the administrative setup, key officials, and government services.
Cox's Bazar district is divided into 8 upazilas (sub-districts), 71 union parishads, and 989 villages. The district administration is headed by the Deputy Commissioner, while each upazila is administered by an Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO). The Cox's Bazar Municipality oversees urban areas.
The key administrative officials include the Deputy Commissioner, Additional Deputy Commissioners, Upazila Nirbahi Officers, and elected representatives such as the Mayor of Cox's Bazar Municipality and Chairpersons of Union Parishads. Various department heads oversee specific sectors.
The district administration provides various services including land records management, birth and death registration, trade licenses, certificates issuance, tax collection, and implementation of government schemes and development projects.
Citizens can access services through district and upazila offices, as well as through digital platforms. The administration has established one-stop service centers to streamline service delivery and reduce bureaucratic hurdles.
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| Department | Head | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| District Commissioner's Office | District Commissioner | Overall administration, law and order, revenue collection, disaster management |
| Upazila Administration | Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) | Sub-district administration, development activities, local governance |
| Municipal Corporation | Mayor | Urban services, city planning, waste management, local taxation |
| Union Parishads | Union Parishad Chairman | Rural local governance, community development, dispute resolution |
- Digital service delivery through e-governance platforms
- Transparent land management and modernization of land records
- Coordination of multi-agency response to Rohingya refugee situation
- Disaster preparedness and management systems
- Public-private partnerships for development projects
- Community engagement in local governance
- Capacity building programs for administrative officials