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Number of educated unemployed people continues to rise in Bangladesh: Report
Digital Desk | Dhaka, Oct 30 (IANS) Bangladesh's youth is not able to find jobs that match their qualifications even after completing higher education, while a large number of talented youngsters are leaving the country to get better education, employment and a secure future, a report has detailed. Every year, thousands of people graduate and post-graduate from universities in Bangladesh and spend long periods finding a job, while some are forced to do jobs that have little connection with their academic qualifications. At the same time, many young people whose talent and skills could have helped strengthen Bangladesh's economy are leaving the country and settling abroad, according to a report in 'The Daily Observer'. Behind these parallel trends lie weaknesses in the education system, limited employment opportunities and a failure to recognise and reward merit. The question is whether Bangladesh is adequately prepared for the very people expected to shape its future, the report stated. Education system in Bangladesh has been facing difficulty in keeping pace with rapid technological advances and changes in the global economy. Much of the existing education system in Bangladesh is theoretical and dependent on rote learning while modern industry, business and technology need practical knowledge, problem-solving abilities and knowledge to work on new technologies, resulting in many young people getting to know the gap between what they have learnt and what employers expect from them only when they step in the job market. As a result, the number of educated unemployed people continues to increase in Bangladesh, while domestic firms are forced to recruit people from abroad in various important positions as the country lacks suitably skilled workers. Young talented people seek opportunities abroad due to a shortage of jobs that match their qualifications, relatively low salaries, inadequate professional recognition and limited research, the report mentioned. Many of the students go abroad for higher studies and take up jobs there, with some eventually settling there permanently. The skills of Bangladesh's citizens then contribute to the economies of other nations. In August, a survey revealed that Bangladeshs youth are facing a growing employment crisis, with many struggling to turn their education and skills into jobs and opportunities, local media reported. The findings highlighted unemployment as one of the biggest challenges confronting young people across the country. The survey, titled 'Problems of Youth in Bangladesh and Possible Solutions', identified unemployment, skills gaps, mental stress, digital addiction, online gambling and drug abuse as major concerns among young people in Bangladesh, along with limited youth participation in policymaking. The assessment was jointly conducted by social research and advocacy group Shopnopuri Kallyan Sangstha and Bangladesh Co-Creation to mark International Youth Day 2026, Bangladeshi daily Dhaka Tribune reported. Students, youth organisers, volunteers, social and development workers, and representatives of youth initiatives from across Bangladesh took part in the survey. Many respondents cited unemployment as a major concern, while the survey also highlighted growing challenges related to the mental well-being of young people. Saleha K, a member of Disable Welfare Society Bangladesh, identified growing frustration and depression among young people as major concerns. On the other hand, Rabiul Islam, organising secretary of Gabura Welfare Society, said that uncertainty about the future, low self-confidence and lack of guidance are leaving many young people in Bangladesh increasingly vulnerable to mental stress.
Uttarakhand: Helicopter carrying 6 people missing near Joshimath in Chamoli; aerial search launched
Chamoli , October 30 : A helicopter carrying six people, including five passengers and a pilot, went missing while en route from Badrinath to Dehradun in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, with a search operation launched to trace the aircraft. The helicopter, reportedly operated by a company named Charlie X-Ray, lost contact near Hathi Parvat (Hathi Pahad), close to Joshimath. The district administration has deployed an aerial search team in another helicopter to locate the missing aircraft. The incident comes amid adverse weather conditions in Uttarakhand, with rainfall and snowfall reported in several parts of the state. Meanwhile, Kedarnath Dham witnessed the season's first heavy snowfall following continuous snowfall since Thursday (October 29). The surrounding hills were covered in a thick blanket of snow, while temperatures in the region dropped significantly. Dr CS Tomar, Director of the Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, said rainfall activity was expected to continue over the next few days, particularly in the hilly districts, with light to moderate showers likely at several places. Speaking to ANI, Tomar said heavy rainfall was recorded at eight to nine places across the state on October 29, particularly in Uttarkashi, Tehri and Haridwar districts. He added that similar weather conditions were expected on Friday, with higher chances of rainfall activity in the Kumaon region. Tomorrow, on the 31st, chances of light to very light rain will persist, especially in the hilly districts. Similarly, on the 1st and 2nd (of November), light to very light rain may be witnessed at isolated places, particularly in our northern hilly districts, he said. In view of the weather forecast, district administrations have been placed on alert to ensure the safety of pilgrims and commuters. On Thursday, District Magistrate Prashant Arya directed the activation of the District Emergency Operations Centre (DEOC) in alert mode to monitor weather conditions and oversee precautionary measures. Authorities are also monitoring road conditions and the Gangotri and Yamunotri shrines through live CCTV cameras. The administration has appealed to devotees and pilgrims to take precautions against the cold and follow advisories issued by the administration and police. (ANI)
Helicopter carrying six people goes missing near Joshimath in Uttarakhand
The helicopter lost contact near Hathi Parvat, close to Joshimath. The district administration has deployed another helicopter to search for the missing aircraft, its pilot and passengers
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A helicopter carrying five pilgrims from Badrinath to Dehradun crashed near Joshimath on Friday, Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said. In a post on X, he said, We have received the unfortunate news of a helicopter crash near Chayee village,
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Highlights Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk, 24, has told the BBC she put other people at risk by finishing the Beijing race after soiling herself, but that the online backlash was raumatic She says she had a bacterial infection from food poisoning, and felt eally, really good before the race Hyrox has since changed its rulebook so that race directors can remove athletes if blood, vomit, urine or faeces pose a welfare or contamination risk She returns to racing in Hamburg on Friday, in the opening round of the 2026-27 Elite Series Joanna Wietrzyk has admitted she made the wrong decision by carrying on racing in Beijing after soiling herself, in her first interview since the incident, but said the scale of the online abuse she received was something she never expected. The world-record holder spoke exclusively to the BBC ahead of her return to competition in Hamburg. As Eastern Eye reported when the row first broke, her win in Beijing was later forfeited. What did Joanna Wietrzyk tell the BBC? It was my decision to continue racing so I take full responsibility for that, she said. Challenged on why she kept going, she said: I didn't really think about those around me. In hindsight, she added, it was he wrong decision and she was ruly sorry for everyone that I did affect. Obviously I did put other people at risk, she said. She said she had a bacterial infection from food poisoning, but went into the race feeling fresh, feeling really, really good. Roughly halfway through, she said, everything did transpire. At that moment, she explained, as a very competitive person her only focus was racing. No one encouraged her to stop, she said. What happened at Hyrox Beijing? On Saturday 12 September, Wietrzyk won the women's solo Elite 15 race at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing , in 1:01:23, after suffering a bout of diarrhoea part-way round. Images of her continuing to race were shared widely online, prompting criticism of why officials had let her carry on. Hyrox races are held mainly indoors on shared equipment. Hyrox China later acknowledged that its rulebook contained no provision to penalise an athlete in those circumstances, according to Newsweek, citing the South China Morning Post. Officials had relied on experience from previous races, it said, and called it a sign of deficiencies in the establishment of competition rules. Has Hyrox changed its rules? Yes. On Monday 14 September, Hyrox updated its online rulebook to say a race director may withdraw an athlete if their lood, vomit, urine, or faeces pose a welfare or contamination risk to themselves or other racers. Hyrox World said contamination procedures already existed but acknowledged confusion over how they were applied in Beijing. Co-founder Moritz Frste also apologised, saying Hyrox made a mistake by not reacting immediately during the race. Hyrox China has reportedly refunded some competitors their entry fees. A Beijing athlete who works in public health told Sixth Tone her main worry was that an infection could spread quickly on shared equipment. How did Wietrzyk's response change? It changed a lot. Her first reaction was a defiant Instagram post, now deleted, saying Go hard or go home and a win is a win. She told the BBC she regrets it, saying she was in flight or fight mode while seeking hospital treatment. On 17 September, she apologised to the people of China, her fellow competitors, spectators and organisers, and said she would retroactively withdraw from the race and forfeit the points. I needed those days to reflect on it and process it, she told the BBC, when asked whether the apology was too late. On the mindset of elite athletes, she said they are so hyper-vigilant on winning. There is more to life than just racing and just winning, she said. I'm truly, truly so sorry to everyone that I affected. Australian Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk has apologized for the incident at the Beijing Hyrox event.The 24-year-old athlete also said that the experience and subsequent backlash were raumatic. I don't believe I should have received such backlash and such scrutiny online. At the end of the day, I'm only human. #Hyrox #JoannaWietrzyk #SportsNews #Fitness #Beijing #Trending Ifeng News (@IFENG__official) October 30, 2026 Why does she call the backlash traumatic? She described a mentally and emotionally taxing period, and said her family had received threats. Hyrox said it would permanently ban anyone identified as sending abuse or threats to her. She said she had tried to isolate herself from the world, but can't do that forever, and that it had been very eye-opening to see what social media does to a 24-year-old who was just out there racing. Yes, I did make the wrong decision but I don't believe I should have received such backlash, she said. At the end of the day I'm only human. Not everyone sees it only through her eyes. One competitor, Joe Ho, wrote under Hyrox's statement that the paying participants who raced after her also deserved to be heard. Newsweek also reports that the sportswear brand Puma appears to have removed its Joanna Wietrzyk x PUMA collection from its online store. When does Joanna Wietrzyk return to racing? On Friday 30 October, in Hamburg, where Hyrox was founded in 2017. The race opens the 2026-27 Hyrox Elite Series and is her first since Beijing. She said she was ervous. I don't want it to become my identity, she said. Before the race, she also posted a video message saying she was ruly, truly so sorry to everyone affected. What is Hyrox, and why does it matter in Britain? Hyrox combines eight 1km runs with eight workout stations, including a sled push, burpee jumps, rowing and sandbag lunges. The first race in Hamburg in 2017 had about 650 participants. More than 175,000 took part in the 2023-24 season, and its co-founder has set a target of more than a million entries for 2025-26. It is hugely popular in Britain, where tickets for races sell out quickly, and has Olympic ambitions, announcing a partnership with World Triathlon, according to the BBC. How the story has unfolded Date What happened Saturday 12 September Wietrzyk wins the women's Elite 15 race in Beijing after soiling herself Monday 14 September Hyrox updates its rulebook and Frste apologises Thursday 17 September Wietrzyk apologises, withdraws from the race and forfeits her points Friday 30 October Her BBC interview is published, and she returns in Hamburg
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Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday questioned the BJP's 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy march, saying that restoring the voting rights of 13 crore disenfranchised people would eliminate the need for rallies. The remarks come amid a political face-off between the BJP and the Congress, with both parties claiming to be defending democracy. As the Congress prepares to take its vote chori campaign to Ramlila Maidan on November 1, the BJP has taken its campaign to the streets of Old Delhi, organising a Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy padyatra in busy Chandni Chowk. The BJP is also holding similar marches across the country. Led by BJP President Nitin Nabin and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the march comes amid concerns raised by traders who fear that barricading, traffic diversions and possible Metro restrictions due to marches and protests during the festive shopping season could disrupt business in the capital's wholesale markets. Speaking to IANS, Tewari questioned the purpose of the BJP's march in an area that is not a designated protest sight in the national Capital. What is this padyatra even about? We are fighting for voting rights. Restore the voting rights of the 13 crore people who have been disenfranchised, and there will be no need to take out any rallies, he said. Tewari also reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks on the recent Member of Legislative Council (MLC) poll results, saying that every election had its own context. The context of every election is different. MLC elections have a distinct electoral constituency. In such a situation, it does not behove someone holding the office of Prime Minister to make such remarks. As I said earlier, every election has its own unique context and scope, he said. On Wednesday, PM Modi took a swipe at the Congress over MLC elections held across 28 seats in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka, highlighting that the polls were conducted using ballot papers and questioning how many seats the Congress had won. However, the Nagpur MLC election result provided the Congress with an opportunity to target the BJP, including PM Modi and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis as it retained the seat in the area that houses the RSS' national headquarters. The Maharashtra results also provided a boost to the Opposition MVA, which won three of the five seats that went to polls in the state.
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Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said the mega INDIA bloc protest, slated for November 1 at Delhis Ramlila Maidan, was very much on track, adding that the Opposition parties have taken up the task to awaken the people against the autocratic regime. Kharges remarks came after multiple trade associations requested Rahul Gandhi to reschedule the Opposition's Chalo Delhi march. The march is being organised by the Congress-led INDIA bloc to protest the alleged vote theft and irregularities in the SIR exercise being conducted by the Election Commission. Kharge, speaking to reporters, said, Our protest is continuing because of the vote theft and the mischief that Gyanesh Kumar has done in the Election Commission. We are protesting against that and will continue to do so. All parties are supporting us. He said that the fight was to awaken the people against the governments misdeeds and its alleged attempts to deprive many voters of their genuine rights. Even tomorrow, there is a mock parliament, and on 1st November, we are organising this, which will see people converging from across the country. We will fight because in a democracy, unless you fight, people will not be awakened. So, that's why we are doing all that, he said. Notably, traders in the national capital have in the past few days raised apprehensions about the fallout of such a big rally on business during the festive season and pleaded for its postponement, explaining how it would ruin the business climate and adversely impact their livelihood. Early this morning, the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Rahul Gandhi, urged people to participate in the protest march at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, describing it as a movement to save democracy, stop alleged vote theft and protect the Constitution. In a video message posted in Hindi on his X handle, Rahul Gandhi said the march was not for any particular party but for protecting the soul of India. The Congress MP also appealed to student groups across political affiliations to come forward and participate, claiming that democratic freedoms and individual expression were under threat.
People rewarded my work: Congress' Abhijit Wanjari on Nagpur Graduates' win
Digital Desk | Nagpur, Oct 29 (IANS) Abhijit Govindrao Wanjari, the Congress candidate who secured the party's sole victory in the MLC elections, said the mandate he received from voters in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency reflected the development work he had undertaken during his previous term. Wanjari defeated his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rival, Sudhakar Kohle, by a margin of 3,271 votes after a prolonged counting process in the Nagpur Graduates' constituency, a region widely regarded as a stronghold of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Speaking to IANS after his victory, Wanjari said he had been confident of winning the election because of the work he had carried out over the past six years and the support he believed he enjoyed among voters. He also credited the Congress and its allies for working alongside him during the campaign. I was very confident about my win. I have done significant work in the past six years, so I knew that the voters were with me. Our party and allies worked with me. People have rewarded me for the development work carried out by us, Wanjari said. Just gathering a crowd does not bring votes. However, we have worked for the public, for development, and on that basis, I contested this election and subsequently won, he added. Wanjari also expressed concern over the growing doubts surrounding Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), saying that some voters had begun questioning whether their votes were being counted in favour of the candidates they had chosen. People have now started doubting the EVMs. They feel that their votes are going to the wrong person. That is why the elections should be held through ballot papers. This practice has been followed by several developed nations too, Wanjari said. With this win, the Congress opened its account in the elections held for 28 Legislative Council seats across four states -- Karnataka, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. The outcome assumes particular significance as Nagpur is the home city of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and also falls within the Lok Sabha constituency represented by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari. Nagpur is also the national headquarters of the RSS, an organisation with a strong ideological and organisational presence in the region. Reacting to his defeat, BJP candidate Sudhakar Kohle maintained that his party had performed well when the overall results of the MLC elections were taken into account. He defended the BJP's campaign, saying that the party's senior leadership, including the Chief Minister, had actively participated in the election process. When we look at the bigger picture, the BJP has won these elections. There was no shortcoming in the election campaign. Our Chief Minister and other top leaders campaigned by going to every booth. I thank them for this, Kohle told IANS.
MLC poll results show people disillusioned with BJP, claim Opposition leaders
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Oct 29 (IANS) Opposition leaders on Thursday claimed that the results of the Legislative Council elections in four states reflected growing public disillusionment with the BJP, pointing to the Samajwadi Party's gains in Uttar Pradesh and the Congress-led Maha Vikas Aghadi's victory in three of the five seats in Maharashtra. Speaking to IANS, Samajwadi Party MP Awadhesh Prasad claimed the results had sent a message that the BJP government's days were numbered, alleging that its policies had troubled every section of society, including the youth, farmers and business community. He also claimed that people believed the election process had been conducted forcefully. The MLC election results send a message that the days of the BJP government are numbered. It will remain in power only until the elections are declared, as every section of society is troubled by its policies, actions and decisions, he said. Samajwadi Party Spokesperson Ashutosh Verma said the party had secured decisive victories in five of the 11 seats in Uttar Pradesh, arguing that its winning margins demonstrated organisational preparedness. On the question of alliances, he said the party would follow the approach adopted in the 2024 elections and support candidates contesting their respective seats. In places where some people fail to get even 2,000 votes, the Samajwadi Party is winning by margins of 17,00018,000 votes. This shows Samajwadi Partys preparation, he said About the coalition, we will follow the same pattern of 2024. This is for sure that we want people to win seats they fight on. This is Akhilesh Yadavs motto too, he added. Congress MP Mallu Ravi congratulated voters in Nagpur for electing the party's candidate and pointed to the victory in the RSS headquarters as a significant political development. He also expressed confidence that the Congress would win more seats in the coming general elections. I want to tell PM (Modi) and HM (Shah) that Congress is getting elected in Nagpur which is the headquarters of the RSS. Similarly, another important constituency is the PM's constituency which the BJP lost, he said. Both were won by the Congress and its allies. That shows that in the coming general elections Congress is going to win, he added. Meanwhile, RJD MLA Bhai Virendra called for introspection among Opposition parties, saying the Congress, as the senior partner, should have taken the initiative to resolve differences through dialogue. He alleged that the party had appeared inclined to dictate terms rather than take regional parties and smaller allies along. Congress leads the Opposition at the Centre, while we are a major party in Bihar and hold the Leader of Oppositions post. It is Congress responsibility to coordinate with regional parties and smaller allies across states, he said. NCP(SP) National Spokesperson Clyde Crasto described the Maharashtra results as encouraging, saying his party had won two seats and the Congress one, giving the MVA three of the five seats. He said the outcome was disappointing for the ruling alliance despite its governments at the Centre and in the state. The elections to 28 Legislative Council seats were held across Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar and Karnataka on October 23, with counting beginning on October 27.
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