Bangladesh Mosque Cunsus 1983
Bangladesh, 1983
BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS
Identification
idno
BGD-BBS-MOSQ-1983-v01
Title
Bangladesh Mosque Cunsus 1983
Subtitle
First round
Country
| Name | Country code |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | BGD |
Abstract
For the first time a complete census of 'mosques has been conducted throughout Bangladesh during June-July, 1983 by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics at the request of the Religious Affairs Division. A provisional report prepared on the basis of summary statement made by Upazila Statistical Officers was published in the month of February, 1984 to meet the immediate requirement of the Religious Affairs Division. Finally the data have been transferred into computer readable form and processed through computer. This final report contains national and district wise tables and detail analyses on different characteristics of the mosques and Imarns.
Kind of Data
Sample survey data [ssd]
Version
Version number
For the first time a complete census of 'mosques has been conducted throughout Bangladesh during June-July, 1983 by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics at the re4uestof the Religious Affairs Division. A provisional report prepared on the basis of summary statement made by Upazila Statistical Officers was published in the month of February, 1984 to meet the immediate requirement of the Religious Affairs Division. Finally the data have been transferred into computer readable form and processed through computer. This final report contains national and district wise tables and detail analyses on different characteristics of the mosques and Imarns.
Version Date
1985-03
Version Notes
Table 01 : This table shows number of mosques by sect of Musallis(those who offer prayer) and by type and nature of structure. Mosques are classified as Jame mosques and other 'mosques.
Jame Mosques : A mosque where Ju'ma prayer is offered every Friday noon in addition to five times daily prayer. Pucca Structure A structure made of cement and brick materials both in wall and roofing.
Semi-puce : A structure composed of cement and brick for wall but the roof is made of materials ther than cement and brick,
Kutcha Structure : A structure made of bamboo, straw, mud, etc. for both wall:-and roofing.
Table 02 : Number of mosqies are classified by administering authority and by natureof structure. Administering authority, includes Waqf Estate, Public and Government.
Waqf Estate : Mosques managed by a representative appointed by Waqf Estate Department. However, during enumeration, it was sometimes confused with
private Waqf. Users are advised to use the datawith caution as some element of errors exists,
Public : Managed by local people.
Government : Solely managed by any government department.
Table 03 : This table classifies the 'mosques by monthly income and capacity.
Table 04 : This table shows the clasification of Jame mosques by capacity and facilities which include Huzra Khana, Tap/tube-well, Electricity, Mike, Eidgah, Dispensary. It also shows ownership of agriculturalland, Income from shop/land/pond and receipt of Government or Foreign aid.
Huzrakhana : A room in the mosque premises where the Imam lives.
Eidgah : A field where Eid prayer is offered,
Dispensary : A place where any kind of treatment is offered (Allopathic, Homeopathic or Ayurvedic).
Govt. or Foreign Aid : Any kind of government or foreign assistance or grant.
Dispensary : A place where any kind of treatment is offered (Allopathic, Homeopathic
or Ayurvedic). Govt. or Foreign Aid Any kind of government or foreign assistance or grant.
Table 05 : This table classifies Jame mosques by attendance at Panjegana (daily five Limes) and Juma prayers.
Table 06 : This table gives the number of mosques by capacity and having attached 'madrasa and maktab.
Alja Madrasa : An institution where Alia courses are followed. These courses are recognised by Madrasa Education Board.
Njzarnja Madrasa : An institution where Nizamia courses are followed.
Forqania Madrasa : An institution where only Quranic teachings are imparted.
Maktab : An institution where primary teaching in the Quran andcóhr religious
teachings are imparted.
Table 07 : It shows classification of Jame 'mosques by capacity and by the distance from
the nearest mosque.
Table 08 : This table classifies mosques by duration of establishment and structure.
Table 09 : This table shows the number of Imamaby highest educational qualification and monthly income from mosque. The Imams have been classified into 3 broad categories viz.
(1) Imams who attended only Madrasa for their education (other than primary).
(2) Imams who attended general educational institutions such as High/Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities.
(3) Imams who attended both Madrasa and general educational Institutions.
The first category has been sub-divided into (i) Below Dakhel (ii) Dakhel passed (iii) Aleem passed (iv) Fazil passed and (v) Kamel passed.
The second category has b.een sub-divided into (i) Below S.S.C. (ii) S.S.C. / H.S.C. passed (iii) Degree or above
The third category has been sub-divided into (i) Fazil and S.S.C. or above (ii) Kamel and H.S.C. or above.
Dakhel Dakhel Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Aleem : Aleem Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Fazil : Fazil Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Kamel : Karnel Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Table 10 : This table classifies Imams, by highest educational qualification and main occupation. Occupation includes Imamati, teaching, student, cultivation, business, other service, Kazi and Other.
Imamati : One who is engaged in any mosque for leading the prayers.
Teacher : Teaching in any kind of educational institution.
Cultivation : One who is mainly engaged in any kind of agricultural activities.
Business : One who is engaged in any type of business, small or large.
Other Service : Includes persons employed elsewhere other than the above mentioned activities.
Kazi : A person who conducts the marriage ceremony and act's as registrar of Muslim marriage.
Table 11 : This table classifies Imams by age group and main occupation. Explanations of occupations are the same as given in Table 10.
Table 12 : This table relates to the distributioncof Imarns by age group and by qualification. Explanation of qualification 1s. the sameas given in Table 09.
Table 13 : This table shows number of Imams byçotal monthly income and by number of dependents. Total rnohthly income incLudes income from Imamati and other
sources, if there is any. Dependents include those who are solely dependent on the income of the Imam.
Jame Mosques : A mosque where Ju'ma prayer is offered every Friday noon in addition to five times daily prayer. Pucca Structure A structure made of cement and brick materials both in wall and roofing.
Semi-puce : A structure composed of cement and brick for wall but the roof is made of materials ther than cement and brick,
Kutcha Structure : A structure made of bamboo, straw, mud, etc. for both wall:-and roofing.
Table 02 : Number of mosqies are classified by administering authority and by natureof structure. Administering authority, includes Waqf Estate, Public and Government.
Waqf Estate : Mosques managed by a representative appointed by Waqf Estate Department. However, during enumeration, it was sometimes confused with
private Waqf. Users are advised to use the datawith caution as some element of errors exists,
Public : Managed by local people.
Government : Solely managed by any government department.
Table 03 : This table classifies the 'mosques by monthly income and capacity.
Table 04 : This table shows the clasification of Jame mosques by capacity and facilities which include Huzra Khana, Tap/tube-well, Electricity, Mike, Eidgah, Dispensary. It also shows ownership of agriculturalland, Income from shop/land/pond and receipt of Government or Foreign aid.
Huzrakhana : A room in the mosque premises where the Imam lives.
Eidgah : A field where Eid prayer is offered,
Dispensary : A place where any kind of treatment is offered (Allopathic, Homeopathic or Ayurvedic).
Govt. or Foreign Aid : Any kind of government or foreign assistance or grant.
Dispensary : A place where any kind of treatment is offered (Allopathic, Homeopathic
or Ayurvedic). Govt. or Foreign Aid Any kind of government or foreign assistance or grant.
Table 05 : This table classifies Jame mosques by attendance at Panjegana (daily five Limes) and Juma prayers.
Table 06 : This table gives the number of mosques by capacity and having attached 'madrasa and maktab.
Alja Madrasa : An institution where Alia courses are followed. These courses are recognised by Madrasa Education Board.
Njzarnja Madrasa : An institution where Nizamia courses are followed.
Forqania Madrasa : An institution where only Quranic teachings are imparted.
Maktab : An institution where primary teaching in the Quran andcóhr religious
teachings are imparted.
Table 07 : It shows classification of Jame 'mosques by capacity and by the distance from
the nearest mosque.
Table 08 : This table classifies mosques by duration of establishment and structure.
Table 09 : This table shows the number of Imamaby highest educational qualification and monthly income from mosque. The Imams have been classified into 3 broad categories viz.
(1) Imams who attended only Madrasa for their education (other than primary).
(2) Imams who attended general educational institutions such as High/Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities.
(3) Imams who attended both Madrasa and general educational Institutions.
The first category has been sub-divided into (i) Below Dakhel (ii) Dakhel passed (iii) Aleem passed (iv) Fazil passed and (v) Kamel passed.
The second category has b.een sub-divided into (i) Below S.S.C. (ii) S.S.C. / H.S.C. passed (iii) Degree or above
The third category has been sub-divided into (i) Fazil and S.S.C. or above (ii) Kamel and H.S.C. or above.
Dakhel Dakhel Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Aleem : Aleem Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Fazil : Fazil Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Kamel : Karnel Examination of the Madrasa Education Board passed.
Table 10 : This table classifies Imams, by highest educational qualification and main occupation. Occupation includes Imamati, teaching, student, cultivation, business, other service, Kazi and Other.
Imamati : One who is engaged in any mosque for leading the prayers.
Teacher : Teaching in any kind of educational institution.
Cultivation : One who is mainly engaged in any kind of agricultural activities.
Business : One who is engaged in any type of business, small or large.
Other Service : Includes persons employed elsewhere other than the above mentioned activities.
Kazi : A person who conducts the marriage ceremony and act's as registrar of Muslim marriage.
Table 11 : This table classifies Imams by age group and main occupation. Explanations of occupations are the same as given in Table 10.
Table 12 : This table relates to the distributioncof Imarns by age group and by qualification. Explanation of qualification 1s. the sameas given in Table 09.
Table 13 : This table shows number of Imams byçotal monthly income and by number of dependents. Total rnohthly income incLudes income from Imamati and other
sources, if there is any. Dependents include those who are solely dependent on the income of the Imam.
Producers and sponsors
Authoring entity/Primary investigators
| Agency Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | Statistics and Informatics Division, Ministry of Planning |
Funding Agency/Sponsor
| Name | Abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Statistics and Informatics Division | SID |
Data Collection
Dates of Data Collection (YYYY/MM/DD)
| Start date |
|---|
| 1983 |
Mode of data collection
Face-to-face [f2f]
Type of Research Instrument
RECEIPT OF DOCUMENTS IN THE HEADQUARTERS :
The enumerators were directed to return all the filled-in questionnaires to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics headquarters by the 10th of August, 1983. However, due to flood situation in Chittagong, Noakhali and Syihet actual enumeration in these districts was delayed by about 15 days. All the questionnaires along with their summary of mosques were received in the headquarters by the end of August 1983 The questionnaires have been systematically arranged according to the geographicarea sequence upto union level.
FINAL REPORT : All the questionnaires were manually edited and coded before the data were entered into computer readable form. Finally, editing and processing of data were done through computer. A good number of tables giving cross classification of di.fferenf characteristics produced through computer have been provided in this final report.
The enumerators were directed to return all the filled-in questionnaires to Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics headquarters by the 10th of August, 1983. However, due to flood situation in Chittagong, Noakhali and Syihet actual enumeration in these districts was delayed by about 15 days. All the questionnaires along with their summary of mosques were received in the headquarters by the end of August 1983 The questionnaires have been systematically arranged according to the geographicarea sequence upto union level.
FINAL REPORT : All the questionnaires were manually edited and coded before the data were entered into computer readable form. Finally, editing and processing of data were done through computer. A good number of tables giving cross classification of di.fferenf characteristics produced through computer have been provided in this final report.
Data Collectors
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Statistics and Informatics Division | SID | MINISTRY OF FINANCE & PLANNING |
Data Processing
Cleaning Operations
Finally, editing and processing of data were done through computer.
Data access
Contact
| Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS |
Disclaimer and copyrights
Disclaimer
The user of the data acknowledges that the original collector of the data, the authorized distributor of the data, and the relevant funding agency bear no responsibility for use of the data or for interpretations or inferences based upon such uses.
Metadata production
Document ID
DDI-BGD-BBS-MOSQ-1983-v01
Producers
| Name | Abbreviation | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANGLADESH BUREAU OF STATISTICS | BBS | STATISTICS DIVISION, MINISTRY OF FINANCE & PLANNING | Documentation of the study |
Date of Production
1985-03