Bangladesh

Q: In what language are the data and documentation provided?

The dataset is provided in English (Romanized script). All administrative names (e.g., "Barishal", "Barguna") and post office names are transliterated, making the data immediately compatible with international logistics systems without requiring knowledge of the Bengali script.

Q: What do the abbreviations (EDBO, UPO, HO) in the 'post_office' name mean?

These suffixes indicate the classification and administrative level of the post office within the Bangladesh Postal hierarchy. Common abbreviations include:
· HO: Head Office (Main district office).
· UPO: Upazila Post Office (Sub-district main office).
· EDBO: Extra Departmental Branch Office (Typically smaller rural branches).
· TSO: Town Sub Office.
These designations help identify whether a location is a major hub or a smaller delivery node.

Q: Why do multiple post offices share the same postal code?

In Bangladesh, a 4-digit postal code often covers a specific region served by a main post office (e.g., an Upazila Post Office). Smaller branch offices (EDBOs) within that territory share the parent code. For example, "Amtali UPO" and its dependent branches like "Bainbunia EDBO" all use the code 8710 because mail is routed through the main Amtali hub.

Q: How is the administrative hierarchy structured in the file?

The data follows a strict three-level administrative structure:
· Division: The top-level region (e.g., Barishal).
· District: The secondary level (e.g., Barguna).
· Upazila/Thana: The sub-district or police station area (e.g., Amtali).
This hierarchy is essential for accurate address validation, as many village names may be duplicated across different districts.

Q: What is the format of the postal code?

Bangladesh uses a 4-digit numeric postal code (e.g., 8710, 1000). This is found in the post_code column.

Q: What file formats are included in the delivery?

The package includes CSV, Excel (.xlsx), and TXT formats. All files are encoded in UTF-8 to ensure compatibility across different operating systems.

Q: Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?

This is a one-time purchase. The license grants perpetual use for internal business purposes with no recurring fees.

Q: What is the refund policy?

Due to the digital nature of the product, all sales are final and non-refundable. We recommend downloading the Free Sample to inspect the post office suffixes and administrative hierarchy to ensure it meets your specific project needs.

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