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The production of delicious, flavorful, and nutritious dried fish is increasing across the country. At the same time, to meet the demand for fish, imports from India and Myanmar are also on the rise. Just like Hilsa, Indian buyers are now sourcing fish from Bangladesh to enjoy the taste of dried fish.
According to government estimates, there should be 12 sanctuaries to ensure the safe habitat of birds and wild animals. However, in reality, what is meant by sanctuaries has not been fully developed yet. As a result, graveyards now become safe havens for birds. Visiting some cemeteries in the capital, anyone will get the sense. Starling, dove, myna, sparrow, and benebou are sitting on the branches of big trees. At the same time, birds of prey like vultures, hawks, and owls can be seen. However, speaking to the authorities concerned, it was learned that the Forest Department does not have any survey of what kind of wild birds are in the different graveyards in the capital.
Winter has been gripping the entire country, including the capital Dhaka, since the beginning of Bengali month Paush. As a result, children and the elderly are being hit hard by cold-related diseases. According to doctors, children are suffering from various diseases including diarrhea, fever, sneezing, cough, and respiratory problems in winter.
Once considered a condition primarily affecting adults, Type 2 diabetes is now alarmingly increasing among children. According to the latest statistics from 2019, 20% of children diagnosed with diabetes were found to have Type 2 diabetes. Data from BIRDEM General Hospital in Dhaka reveals that approximately 8,000 children there are living with diabetes, of which around 1,600, aged 0–16 years, have Type 2 diabetes.
During the mass protests in July-August of last year, 1,080 individuals sustained eye injuries caused by tear gas and birdshot pellets. Among them, 570 people have lost vision in one eye, while 45 have lost vision in both eyes.
Due to its transition from a low-income country to a lower-middle-income country, Bangladesh will no longer receive vaccine donations after 2029. According to the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), the country will continue to receive international donations for various vaccines until 2029. However, starting in 2030, the government will have to procure all vaccines from its own budget.