The biggest victims of a poverty stricken country are its children. Bangladesh has had a dismal track record when it has come to kids health. Most of the children in the country specially in the rural areas suffer from acute malnutrition. The problem gets aggravated as Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with nearly 1,000 people per square kilometer. Although there has been considerable progress in the last 15 years the health of children in Bangladesh is being described as one of the severe in South Asia.

According to the latest UNICEF report the mortality rate in children under-five stands at an alarming 94 deaths per 1,000 live births. Malnutrition, pneumonia, diarrhea, malaria, measles, injuries are contributing to the high rate of neonatal deaths in the country. Nearly one-half of all children below the age of five years are either underweight or stunted. The poor child health care facilities in the country means that most of these children are not vaccinated exposing them to the threats of life threatening diseases.

There is lack of awareness among women folk in the country concerning basic issues relating to kids health is another key reason resulting in the high mortality rate in children. Some of the areas where more attention need to be focused are: Educating the women folk on the basics of child health care which includes things like importance of breast feeding. This is a very challenging affair considering the high level of illiteracy in the country. Stressing on equal care for the girl child. The track record of Bangladesh on the girl child is not impressive like its South Asian neighbor India.

Making people specially the parents aware of the basic nutritional requirement of a child. Giving them proper break up of the food items required to attain those minimum levels of nutrition. Awareness campaigns on the importance of vaccination for the children of all ages in the country. Regular counseling to pregnant women regarding childbirth and advise them on the required nutritional level during their pregnancy. Encourage women to give birth with assistance from trained health personnel and in a health facility. In absence of a proper medical facility experienced midwives, or trained birth attendants should be present during the child birth. The recent years have shown some improvement as far as child health care is concerned but Bangladesh has a long way to go to achieve the minimum nutritional and other health level in children.

Bangladesh is a Southeast Asian country that has always been rich in terms of its culture. Bangladeshi people are popular to be cultured. They do not really join in much with the modern world, but still has that ancient traditions and practices in their hearts. Most of the places that we can see in Bangladesh prove that it is one of the most cultured countries remaining in the world today.

The Jayrito Sriti Soudho is a monument that was built in commemoration of the people who have sacrificed and courageously fought during the country’s Liberation War back in 1971. This was the reason for Bangladesh to achieve its Independence. The monument is still visited today most especially during their Independence Day. Another monument of this country that has been popular is the Martyred Intellectuals Memorial. This one is also built in the honor of the martyred intellectuals who died during the Liberation War. The said war happened when the Pakistani government tried to rule Bangladesh. Until this day, their executions of the said intellectuals are still being celebrated and honored.

The Shabash is another famous shrine in Bangladesh that can be found inside the Rajshahi University. It has sculptures in it which pays tribute to the people who are killed during the war which gained the Independence of the country. The Shaheed Minar, is a known and popular national monument in Bangladesh that is built in honor of the people who died when the Language Movement was being held in Bangladesh. According to their history, students and activists were killed by the Pakistani group while they were protesting for the demand of equal rights for their native language.

Lastly is the Suhrawardy Udyan shrine that is located in Dhaka. It is also called as the Ramma Race. It used to be a military club during the time when British soldiers were assigned in Dhaka. They also made it as a resting place for the three greatest leaders of their country. With the above information, we can see how much pride Bangladesh has with their country. How they fought against the war, and how they sacrificed their own lives jus to gain their Independence and freedom from foreign rulers.