18 More Officials Assigned for NID Revision Under Special CRUSH Program
18 More Officials Assigned for NID Revision Under Special CRUSH Program. The National Identity Registration Division (NID) has taken a bold step to accelerate the NID revision process by assigning 18 more regional election officers across 10 key regions of Bangladesh. These officials are now responsible for handling Category “C” applications under a special corrective initiative known as the CRUSH program.
The decision came through an official office order signed by Saiful Islam, the Director of NID, on Monday, June 16, with a clear instruction to speed up the correction and revision of National Identity Card (NID) information for pending applications.
Objective of the New Assignment
The newly appointed officers have been tasked with managing and disposing of Category “C” NID applications—cases that typically involve more complex identity correction requirements. These include mismatched data, previous rejections, or long-standing unresolved issues in the system.
This move is part of the government’s strategic response to the rising number of NID correction applications and the urgency to clear the pending backlog before the end of the second quarter.
List of Assigned Officials by Region
To ensure complete national coverage, the 18 newly assigned regional election officers have been deployed across 10 major regions. Here’s a breakdown of their assignments:
| Region | Assigned Officials |
|---|---|
| Dhaka | Mohammad Mosharraf Hossain, Muhammad Faizul Mollah |
| Comilla | Muhammad Nizam Uddin |
| Chittagong | Raju Ahmed, Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain |
| Mymensingh | Md. Abdur Rahim, Golam Mostafa |
| Rangpur | Zakia Sultana, Md. Zilhaj Uddin |
| Khulna | Md. Ziaur Rahman, Sheikh Shariful Islam |
| Rajshahi | Abdul Latif Sheikh, Shafiqul Islam |
| Sylhet | Md. Meshbah Uddin, Saidur Rahman |
| Barisal | Dilip Kumar Howlader, Syed Shafiqul Haque |
| Faridpur | Mohammad Rabiul Alam |
These regional election officers will handle NID amendment requests under the CRUSH program, which specifically focuses on resolving Category “C” cases with urgency and precision.
Deadline for Application Disposal
All authorized officers have been given a strict deadline of June 30 to dispose of the pending applications in their respective districts and regions. Priority must be given to older NID correction requests, ensuring that long-pending issues are addressed first.
This marks a significant administrative push to resolve the growing backlog in the system and improve public trust in the NID services of Bangladesh.
Oversight and Monitoring
The Deputy Directors or Assistant Directors overseeing the 10 assigned regions have been instructed to verify all Category “C” CRUSH activities through a double-selection verification system. They are required to submit a detailed report to the Director of NID after verifying the execution of tasks within their jurisdiction.
At the central level, the Director (Operations) of the NID will be monitoring the overall progress of the CRUSH program and is responsible for compiling and submitting a comprehensive progress report to the Director General of the National Identity Registration Division.
Coordination and Supervision
Beyond simple monitoring, all regional election officers have been assigned additional responsibilities to coordinate, supervise, and ensure the integrity of the ongoing CRUSH initiative. This level of oversight is crucial to guarantee that the correction process is conducted in a transparent, consistent, and citizen-friendly manner.
What is a Category “C” Application?
In the context of NID revisions, Category “C” applications generally refer to complex or unresolved NID correction cases that require manual verification, additional document checks, or special attention due to discrepancies in personal details. These might include:
- Mismatched birthdates or parent names
- Previous rejections or denied applications
- Corrections after legal name changes
- Inconsistencies between different national databases
Such cases often face delays and require special intervention, which is exactly what the CRUSH program aims to provide.
Why the CRUSH Program Matters
The launch of the CRUSH program underscores the government’s commitment to efficient service delivery in NID management. With upcoming national processes like elections and subsidy rollouts linked to digital ID systems, a flawless and up-to-date NID database is more critical than ever.
By clearing pending Category “C” applications, the NID authority ensures that no citizen is denied access to vital services due to technical errors or unresolved identity issues.
Conclusion
With 18 more officials assigned for NID revision under the CRUSH program, Bangladesh has taken a proactive step in making the National Identity Card correction process more responsive and citizen-centric. As these officers work tirelessly to dispose of Category “C” applications by June 30, the country moves closer to achieving a digitally verified and trusted identity ecosystem for all its citizens.
