Bangladesh in Numbers

Bangladesh in Numbers Presenting the perspective about Bangladesh the way it should be seen, in facts, numbers & percentages - with the power of infographics!

The constant flurry of information on the internet and in social media is amazingly overwhelming - it's like trying to finely chop onions with a machete. With the power of infographics, Bangladesh in numbers presents the perspective about Bangladesh the way it should be seen, in facts, numbers & percentages. Please like and share the posts you particularly enjoy so that others may find the page -

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- Zahidul Naim Zakaria
http://bangladeshinnumbers.blogspot.com/

Eid: A Time of AccidentsAt least 90 people were killed in road accidents and boat capsize across the country around the ...
03/08/2014

Eid: A Time of Accidents

At least 90 people were killed in road accidents and boat capsize across the country around the four days of Eid 2014; an average of 50 people die every year at this time. WHO estimates shows the yearly number of deaths from road accidents in Bangladesh to stand at 21,218.

Note: This infographic does not include the ferry carrying 200 people which sank on the Padma river yesterday (Aug 4), which is also an accident involving people returning from Eid break (online.wsj.com/articles/ferry-carrying-up-to-250-people-capsizes-in-bangladesh-1407136451)



Sources:
www.thedailystar.net/newsarchive/tragedy-marks-eid-holidays-35331
www.worldlifeexpectancy.com/country-health-profile/bangladesh

It's not 1,000; it's 0.055%As of 26 July 2014, at Gaza, Palestinian deaths has topped 1,000. But numbers alone without t...
27/07/2014

It's not 1,000; it's 0.055%

As of 26 July 2014, at Gaza, Palestinian deaths has topped 1,000. But numbers alone without the right context do not reveal the entire story. There are 1.82 million Palestinians. If the same proportion died in China, it would be 743,050 people, in India, it would be 680,350 people, in the US, it would be 172,852 people, and in Bangladesh, 0.055% would be 88,000 people. Infographic based on analysis by Hamid Dabashi, Hagop Kevorkian Professor of Iranian Studies and Comparative literature at Columbia University in New York.



Source:
www.aljazeera.com/indepth/opinion/2014/07/how-many-palestinians-been-kil-2014726131843576945.html

World Cup Jerseys Made in BangladeshDid you know that Bangladesh exported between $500 million to $1 billion worth of Wo...
13/07/2014

World Cup Jerseys Made in Bangladesh

Did you know that Bangladesh exported between $500 million to $1 billion worth of World Cup jerseys and merchandise this football season? That's between 2 to 4% of the total yearly RMG exports of the country. And not just clothes for fans, the Brazil teams' official jerseys were made in Bangladesh as well.



Sources:
www.banglanews24.com/en/fullnews/bn/92263.html
www.dhakatribune.com/economy/2014/jun/17/rmg-export-exceeds-july-may-target
globalvoicesonline.org/2014/07/01/bangladesh-world-cup-jerseys-apparel/

Investing in InfrastructureIn order to keep growing, Bangladesh needs to spend as high as $10 billion a year until 2020 ...
07/07/2014

Investing in Infrastructure

In order to keep growing, Bangladesh needs to spend as high as $10 billion a year until 2020 to bring its power grids, roads and water supplies up to the standard needed to serve its growing population, according to the World Bank. The National Budget for FY2014-15 allocated $4.5 billion to infrastructure expansion (equal to 14.4% of total budget).



Sources:
www.thedailystar.net/business/bangladesh-needs-100b-in-10-years-for-infrastructure-wb-18456
www.thedailystar.net/upload/ads/Budget-2014-2015.pdf

Just a friendly reminder to count your blessings.
22/06/2014

Just a friendly reminder to count your blessings.

Kalshi KillingsThe news yesterday started with some youths of the bihari community playing with firecrackers near a mosq...
15/06/2014

Kalshi Killings

The news yesterday started with some youths of the bihari community playing with firecrackers near a mosque right after Fajr prayers around 5:00am on Shab-e-barat in Mirpur, Dhaka, which drew the attention of policemen on patrol. And it ended with clashes that went on into the day, between 100 to 150 people injured, 10 deaths, including 9 people of a family being burnt alive in their homes, and one shot dead.

What happened is known, but who did what, and why they did it, is unclear.

Sources:
www.thedailystar.net/10-killed-nine-of-a-family-28520
www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/dhaka-10-die-in-attack-on-bihari-origin-pakistanis/article1-1229493.aspx
thedailynewnation.com/news/15168/9-burnt-to-death-another-gunned-down-in-mirpur.html
bdnews24.com/bangladesh/2014/06/14/nine-killed-in-mirpur-camp

Check out the World Economic Forum's infographic on fast growing mega cities of the world.Dhaka's population is expected...
11/06/2014

Check out the World Economic Forum's infographic on fast growing mega cities of the world.

Dhaka's population is expected to grow from the current 15 million to 23 million by 2025! Do you think cities could replace countries by 2050? More than half the world’s population now lives in them.

More at:
http://wef.ch/1kD7Zzr

To***co Cultivation: Boost or Bane?To***co companies make life of farmers easy by providing many facilities, which inclu...
26/02/2014

To***co Cultivation: Boost or Bane?

To***co companies make life of farmers easy by providing many facilities, which include interest free loans, free seeds, pesticides and fertilizers. They even go as far as providing money for children's education and health services, and offer a price guarantee at the which the farmer can make a profit. But for how long? As to***co farming causes the soil to lose fertility, the companies move on...

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Sources:
http://thedailystar.net/country/rapid-increase-in-land-used-for-to***co-cultivation-12995
http://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.ss.20130203.14.pdf

26/02/2014

After a break of 10 days, Bangladesh in Numbers is back in Action! Keep your eyes on the page for 4 new infographics over the next two days!

Playing with fire: No exit in sight for 47%According to a recent survey of 3,200 workers in 28 factories by the Alliance...
16/02/2014

Playing with fire: No exit in sight for 47%

According to a recent survey of 3,200 workers in 28 factories by the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety, a platform of 26 US-based clothing retailers and brands, 47% of garment workers say they cannot leave their factory buildings quickly in case of an emergency. Although 30% felt that they were at high risk of fire, an upsetting finding was that 45% of the respondents had not been trained in fire safety.



Source:
www.thedailystar.net/factory-exits-difficult-to-find-11073

Strawberry: New horizon in local farmingOver a decade ago, Professor Dr. Manjur Hossain of the Department of Botany of R...
12/02/2014

Strawberry: New horizon in local farming

Over a decade ago, Professor Dr. Manjur Hossain of the Department of Botany of Rajshahi University (RU), pioneered the technology to launch local strawberry farming using tissue culture method in Bangladesh. Anyone with a small investment can cultivate strawberries quickly if he has access to some land. Profits are reaped quickly as well, since the production cycle is very short – strawberries are harvested in 60 to 70 days, about 30 to 35 fruits are harvested in each tree, Supply chain integration, marketing facilities, along with some government patronization are needed to fully harness the potential of the low hanging fruit.



Source:
www.thedailystar.net/country/strawberry-cultivation-offers-opportunity-to-farmers-10911
www.bssnews.net/newsDetails.php?cat=0&id=94716$date=2010-03-14&dateCurrent=2010-03-18

Dr. Shuvo Roy: The face of hopeDid you know that Bangladeshi-born scientist and bioengineer at University of California,...
10/02/2014

Dr. Shuvo Roy: The face of hope

Did you know that Bangladeshi-born scientist and bioengineer at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Dr. Shuvo Roy, is leading research to develop the world’s first artificial kidney to treat End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)? Approximately 2 million globally have end stage renal disease, and 40,000 people in Bangladesh die from kidney failure every year. For them, and tens of millions more who have some form of Kidney Disease, Dr. Roy is the face of hope.



Please watch the video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc5e5cYdshI

Sources:
www.ucsf.edu/news/2013/03/13699/artificial-kidney-holds-promise-vast-majority-dialysis
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc5e5cYdshI
http://theindependentbd.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=159468:interview-of-dr-shuvo-roy&catid=176:stethoscope&Itemid=214
http://www.thedailystar.net/the-star/2013-a-rollercoaster-ride-4096
archive.thedailystar.net/newDesign/news-details.php?nid=125246
www.worldkidneyday.org/faqs/about-kidneys-and-kidney-disease/kidneys-and-chronic-kidney-disease/

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