Looking at the current age structure of the population, it can be said that the growth potential of the country's economy is very high at the moment. In this context, consider that 20 per cent of the population are aged between 15 and 20 years. Children, according to the UNICEF,...
Read moreThe group comprising the world's seven wealthiest countries-the so-called G7-from its recently held summit in Cornwall, Southwest England, pledged one billion doses of vaccine for the poorer countries. British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, proudly called it 'a big step towards vaccinating the world'. But the outgoing UN's aid chief Mark...
Read moreThe pandemic has compelled Bangladesh to continue the closure of educational institutions at a stretch for more than a year. The closure helps keep the transmission of the virus in the country at a lower level. The government has also correctly focused on lives and livelihoods, so improving health infrastructure...
Read moreWith the passage of time and technology moving at an increasingly fast pace, numerous jobs have either become automated or disappeared completely. If we can conduct research on these occupations, we will be able to know about our past lifestyle, and enrich our history. For instance, before 19th century, we...
Read moreUK-based organisation Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index has recently ranked Dhaka as the fourth least liveable city in the world. And, it did not come as a surprise for its residents because they live here with numerous problems. However, the situation turns into a nightmare for them during the...
Read moreOne of the dangers during the monsoon that we do not usually address prominently is electrocution. Three persons reportedly died from electrocution in Dhaka's Malibagh after they came in contact with a live electrical wire near their residence recently. With strong winds accompanying the rains, there is every possibility of...
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