Bangladesh is suffering from acute shortage of electricity and power. The development of the country, industrialization of Chittagong, Khulna, Dhaka, northern districts and export processing zones are hampered due to the low electricity generation. As an average it is estimated that Bangladesh is loosing out almost 1 percent of its GDP growth to this nuisance. Bangladesh is also suffering from shortages of almost 220 mmcfd of gas against the demand of 2200 mmcfd. The coal extraction is also being hampered due to the nasty politicization by some so called save oil and gas committee. In this situation the country has no alternative but to go for the Nuclear energy for getting it self out of this misery. China and Russia showed their keen interest to construct Nuclear Power plants in Bangladesh. South Korea even wanted to pay 60% of the cost for the construction of a nuclear power plant. Bangladesh should take upon this opportunity and start constructing 3/4 nuclear power plants for augmenting its power and also for future electricity use. It will help the future generation from the shortage of electricity and help its industry to a great extend.
The country could take the public-private investment initiative and start constructing the Nuclear Power plant within a very short time. The investors are ready and willing to help, all the country needs is a great will to succeed and to move forward.
Archive for February, 2009
Nuclear Energy for Bangladesh
Thursday, February 19th, 2009 by adminUS help in Maritime Patrol for Dhaka
Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by choudhuryThe recent overture by the Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia for helping to patrol the Maritime boundary of Bangladesh is a very welcome gesture. Bangladesh does not have the necessary resources or means to patrol the vast area of the Bay of Bengal. The recent encroachment of our Area by India and Myanmmar should be a warning for the Bangladeshi government. This joint patrol will help Bangladesh safeguard its mineral resources and give a warning to other countries in the area about the consequences of grabbing its land. The Bay of Bengal is rich with oil and gas, India and Myanmmar both discovered more than 100 tft of Gas. Bangladesh can do the same if it had the resources and the will. This joint patrol will undoubtedly help Bangladesh claim its rightful share and augment its economy.
Many people might come up with a conspiracy theory like America wants to claim our sea or build a base here. If the government and Armed forces of Bangladesh are sincere and watchful, there is no way anyone can occupy its land without its permission. They just have to careful and vigilant.
Reimaging BNP
Sunday, February 8th, 2009 by choudhuryNews coming out from different news organization depict a rather sad tale of BNP. BNP supporters are frustrated, downhearted and without any real goal. To get BNP out of this mud hole there are couple of things that it can do to re image itself to the ordinary people. Below is a list of steps that it can take.
1. Bring the old reformists to the BNP specially Mannan Bhuiyan and his group.
2. Remove old guards and controversial leaders from the party and make sure anyone with corrupt credentials like Tareq, Koko, Mamun, Babar can not come back to BNP. We know it was the corrupt ministers, MPs and their relatives who destroyed the image of the party.
3. Take grassroots leaders recommendations to democratically revitalize the party. Take the bottom up approach instead of top to the bottom. The party leaders should be elected not thrust upon and through vote.
4. Remove Jaamat out of the alliance and stop gambling with BNP’s reputation. BNP’s reputation was damaged due to its attachment to Jaamat.
5. Reconstitute the party committees with younger leaders with clean image and honest attitudes.
6. Create a new constitution with in the party that adheres and practices democratic norms and not some family politics.
7. Hold central council session as specified in the constitution every two years or even change that to every year.
8. Change the old mentality of politics, hartal, attitude of boycotting the parliament.
9. Accept the defeat and congratulate the new government. Lend in hand to work with the party.
10. Stop grudging against the CTG and take responsibility for its own mistakes and congratulate CTG for a fair and clean election.
It is the grassroots leaders who are the bread and barter of BNP and they should be treated with respect and their comments should be taken seriously. Only then BNP can come out of its misery and be a viable leading party. Bangladeshi will surely give them the right credit they deserve if they can play it right.
Online Casino Gambling
Friday, February 6th, 2009 by choudhuryWhile playing online you will need to make sure about certain things. Below is a list of things to look for when choosing where to play online casino games.
1. Who are the software provider?
A major provider (Cryptologic, Microgaming, Boss Media, Net Entertainment, RTG, Playtech, etc.) usually means the casino is trying to project a good image by using tried and tested casino software. Major casino software is not cheap, so a ‘brand name’ provider may indicate the online casino is really focused on running a successful casino.
2. Customer support:
Customer support is very important which makes sure, how can you contact the online casino? Popular communication methods include email, 24/7 telephone support and live-chat Internet support. The more methods offered to contact the casino, the better. Why not give the casinos support a test – perhaps ask them if you have played their before (even if you know you haven’t). If you don’t get a quick response, (or worse, no response at all), it does not look good.
3. What do other casino players say?
If people are saying bad things – simply find another online casino to play at. There are plenty of online casinos to choose from – so why should you settle for less then the best online casino?
4. How do you play at the casino?
If you are on a slow connection, do you want to wait for a Online Casino to download before you can start to play online casino games? Or if you don’t mind downloading, why play online casino on the usually slower, less graphically-intense flash or Java casino software? Decide how you want to play, and look for online casinos that meet your needs.
5. Look at the T&Cs (Terms and Conditions) of play.
Many casinos offer sign-up and loyalty bonuses, but usually with conditions of play attached. A 100% match bonus may sound great, but if you have to play through 50 times before cashing out, does it still look as good? If you still want to play but without the conditions attached, simply contact support and say you don’t want any bonus adding to your account. Many will oblige.
6. What kind of games are offered?
If you a slots player, you probably don’t want a casino with only a few machines. Online Casino Reviews like the ones at Online-Casinos.com may give you an insight into the games available. Similarly, support should be able to help with inquiries.
7. What are the banking arrangements?
Many people have specific ways in which they fund their casino accounts. Does this new casino allow purchasing using your desired method? Similarly, does the place offer online casino play in the currency you want? (Some offer play in $US$, £UKP and Euros).
8. If you win, how are you going to be paid?
Check the banking pages to see what ‘holding’ and ‘processing’ times are like. Some online casinos pay within 24 hours. Some have been known to hold on to money for months. Similarly, if you win a large amount of money, is the payout staggered? Some online casinos only pay out a maximum amount of money per week, so a $15,000 win may actually be paid over three weeks ($5,000 per week).
9. Do a little background research.
If the site offers an ‘about us’ section, read it. To know a bit about the company and people behind the casino may help in making a decision to play. Some online casinos are linked to land-based casinos, which means that the online casino is unlikely to run off with your money.
10. Finally – use your gut feelings.
A casino website may look great and have a brilliant bonus. But many people have reported not feeling comfortable with some online casinos. Make sure you stop before you give away your hard-earned money to these online casinos. Usually sticking with the big names will offer some guarantee, but feel free to explore! If you find a site that looks good and you’ve followed this list of checks, play a little and have some fun! Maybe you’ll hit it big!
Wherever you chose to play at an online casino, remember you are playing for fun, not money. Only play with what you can afford to, and never play when under the influence of alcohol. Online Casinos are there for us to have a fun time, so go and enjoy yourself while you play online casino.
Colic in Baby
Friday, February 6th, 2009 by choudhuryDeciding to have a baby is a very serious decision that will change a family considerably. This is because a lot of tender loving care must be given the moment the baby comes out until he or she grows up to become an adult.
There are many reasons why babies cry. This could be because it is hungry or sometimes it is just cranky. But when it cries a little longer than before, this means that the infant is colic.
What is colic? This is a term given to a baby who cries for more than three hours in a given day. This is normal in newborns, which may begin from 3 weeks until four months of age.
Parents who are unaware of this will panic. A good doctor can reassure the legal guardians that this will go away gradually over time.
There are many reasons why a baby is colic. Since there is not a single reason, which can be attributed to it, the parents should stop thinking about this and focus on the more important task of making it go away.
There will be times late at night when the parents wake up because the baby is crying. The infant will not understand the concept of being told to be quiet so the father or the mother will have to carry the infant and rock it back to sleep.
The baby could be hungry so maybe it is time to feed it again. The mother should make sure to make the infant burp because this could be the cause of the colic behavior a few minutes or hours from now.
If this is the behavior of the baby during the day, maybe it is time for both to go outside. Sometimes taking the newborn on a carriage ride will help. Giving the newborn a pacifier can also remedy the situation.
A warm bath is sometimes what parents need to relax after a stressful day at work. Studies have shown that doing the same thing for the baby can also stop the colic behavior. The parents should make sure that the water is not too hot for the child.
Grownups get cranky when disrupted by noise. A baby does not know that yet and will cry in order to be noticed. The parents can play some music in the room of the baby so he or she will not suddenly wake up.
The food that the mother eats could produce gas, which causes the baby to feel discomfort. It will be a good idea to consult with the doctor regarding the proper diet so this can be prevented. If this still happens, maybe using Simethicone drops can work.
One way to check on the baby from time to time will be to have a monitor nearby that with one unit in the room and the other carried around the house. The parents should take shifts to avoid feeling exhausted.
The biological clock of a baby is very different from a child or an adult. It will still take time to develop and until that happens, the parents will have to deal with this situation. After all, a baby that is colic is normal since it is part of the growing phase. This means that this is not a disease or a disorder so there is nothing to worry about.