Importance of Yoga!

Yoga is a way of life and if we incorporate yoga in our life slowly and make in an integral part of our life, we would be in a peaceful state in our everyday life. We would be able to take decisions without getting clouded by our emotions. We would think and act with complete attention, focus and awareness.

‘Stress’ is a buzzword of the modern world. And stress has become and acceptable way of life today, which is surely not at all good for our physical and mental health. Yoga seeks to replace this stress with calmness and peace. That’s the importance of Yoga. Yoga opens up the blockages at our mind, body, breath and emotions level and takes us to a much higher plane of living.

                         

At the physical level, yoga asana seeks to remove blockages and rigidity and build strength over a period of time. Asana seeks to create new body patterns which enables the body to operate at its potential best by removing all impurities.

At the breath level, pranayama seeks to extend our breath so that prana or the life force, is not dissipated and slowly converges inside our body leading to high level of positive, clear state of mind.

 

Over a period of time, the deeper practice of meditation brings in complete clarity and calmness and enables one to step back from momentary pleasures and seek a deeper truth which would bring in the lasting joy and bliss.

Does A.I really pose a threat to humanity?

The term artificial intelligence has been around since 1956 and is not precisely defined. Whatever you mean by it, it poses no threat to the global existence of humanity. You’ve been taking too seriously the utterances of a few prominent people who should know better.

What we should be taking seriously are the actual threats from a specific type of AI, machine learning. This technology has found a very wide range of applications and its potential is virtually unlimited. However, it has some known problems and there may be more as it works its way into every part of society. These issues tend to be the most discussed by AI researchers and the popular press:

Future unemployment - the most hyped threat, actual effects are difficult to predict;

Not 100% accurate - Usually as good as human performance, which is not a high bar;

Training data can be biased - an aspect that’s difficult to assess and correct;

Errors are not traceable - deep neural networks are a logical rat’s nest;

Not transparent to users - Was that decision made by a machine or a human?

Can be hacked - malicious experts can influence results;

Misguided applications - autonomous weapons, smart viruses, deep fake videos, speech and text, plus many more existing and potential unethical uses.

Machine learning is a whole new kind of technology and it can be tremendously beneficial to humanity. It can also be both intentionally and unintentionally harmful. The European Union has issued guidelines for AI and automated decisions, which may eventually become regulations. The rest of the world needs to follow suit.

Evaly Scam and Rising of our E-commerce

The country’s e-commerce sector witnessed a rough ride in 2021 as the sector had boomed in the first half of the year before the business suffered a serious setback due to scams by a number of e-commerce companies, shattering the public trust in the firms.

Only in two and a half years, an ordinary man handled billions of taka to build the so-called second largest e-commerce platform named Evaly in the country. Driving premium cars like Range Rover, Audi, the luxury of generous spending for advertisements and sponsoring, and even buying out startups despite their own struggles for funds – nothing was out of Evaly's own money.

 

Eventually, Evaly founder and Managing Director Mohammad Rassel and his wife and Evaly Chairman Shahima Nasrin were arrested on  following a case filed by one of their millions of defrauded customers.

But, with the advent of the pandemic, there has been a massive shift in shopping trends as people have gotten used to buying things online.

And now, the market is expected to triple in size by 2023, according to a recent report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on the cottage, micro, small, and medium enterprise (CMSME) sector. The local e-commerce sector is expected to be worth Tk26,000 crore or $3 billion next year from the current $1 billion or Tk8,500 crores, the report reads. At present, there are about 2,500 e-commerce companies in the country and at least 50,000 business pages on Facebook.

 

 

 

Effects of Traffic Jam in My Everyday Life

 

Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka City, is famous for its horrific traffic congestion. In my everyday life I have to deal with traffic jam that creates terrible problems. 

It gives me stress and frustration because of long hours of waiting for traffic jam. Loud honking, pollution and being surrounded by traffic can cause anxiety and stress, lead to a negative impact on mental health. The traffic jam in Dhaka City causes severe air pollution, which can lead people to respiratory diseases such as asthma and bronchitis. 

The traffic jam in Dhaka City can cause significant delays in reaching destination. This can result in missed appointments, late arrivals at work, and other consequences. Sometimes I miss my class because of traffic jam.

The traffic jam in Dhaka City can have a significant economic impact. The time and fuel wasted in traffic congestion can lead to increased transportation costs for goods and services, which can ultimately increase the price of goods.

Sitting in traffic for long hours can also have negative health effects. It gives me as back pain, muscle tension, and headaches every time I go to road.

Traffic jam in Dhaka City can also increase the likelihood of road accidents. Drivers become frustrated and impatient, leading to aggressive driving and risky maneuvers. The dense traffic and narrow roads also increase the likelihood of collisions.

The traffic jam in Dhaka City is a serious problem that poses a range of hazards to the city's residents, including air pollution, time wastage, economic loss, road accidents, and negative health effects.

To Save The Nature Use Eco-Friendly Products

A product is considered eco-friendly if it has been created and designed with the least possible negative influence on the environment. To protect the environment people should promote and use eco-friendly products.

Organic cotton, bamboo items, solar-powered gadgets, reusable bags, and cleaning supplies derived from plants are a few examples of eco-friendly goods. Eco-friendly products benefit society, the economy, and the environment.

Eco-friendly products use less energy and water during production, are created from sustainable materials, and are frequently packed in recyclable or biodegradable materials. This lessens waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions, protecting natural resources and lessening the effects of climate change.

Many eco-friendly items, such organic food and natural cleaning supplies, are better for the environment and humans. They frequently include less dangerous chemicals and pollutants that can affect humans' health and increase pollution.

The production and use of eco-friendly products can create new jobs and stimulate local economies. In addition, many eco-friendly products are designed to last longer or be reused, which can save consumers money in the long run.

Fair labor practices are often used in the production of many eco-friendly products, which may benefit both communities and workers. Using environmentally friendly items may also help spread knowledge of the environment and motivate people to live more sustainably.

Through the reduction of waste, pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions as well as the promotion of sustainable practices and lifestyles, eco-friendly products have the potential to have a large positive influence on the environment, society, and the economy.

 

Beauty of Sundarbans

Sundarbans is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Bangladesh and India, known for its vast mangrove forests and diverse wildlife, including the Royal Bengal Tiger. .

I was born near Sundarbans. I am pretty much sure that it is at the top of everyone's travel bucket list. I have visited Sundarbans several times. Here I am giving some guideline for the tourists.

On a tour of the Sundarbans, guests can participate in a variety of activities, such as: 

The Sundarbans is home to a variety of animals, including the Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, monkeys, and many other types of birds and also home to a wide variety of plants. Visitors may learn about the many mangrove species and their ecological significance while exploring the forest on foot or by boat.

Cruising on a boat is the greatest method to see the Sundarbans. Visitors may experience the natural splendor of the Sundarbans by taking a guided boat 

It is a unique and important ecosystem that is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including some rare and endangered species. Here are some of the key species that can be found in the Sundarbans:

1. Royal Bengal Tiger: The Sundarbans is home to the largest population of Royal Bengal Tigers in the world, estimated to be around 400. 

2. Saltwater Crocodile: The Sundarbans is also home to the largest population of saltwater crocodiles in the world. These massive predators can grow up to 23 feet in length and are a major threat to humans who live and work in the forest.

3. Spotted Deer: The Sundarbans is home to a significant population of spotted deer, which are an important prey species for the tigers and other predators in the forest.

Everyone should visit Sundarbans at least once which will free us from the hustle and bustle of the mechanized city. Overall, the Sundarbans is a beautiful and fascinating place to visit. Its unique ecosystem, diverse wildlife, and rich culture make it a destination that is both awe-inspiring and humbling.

"Game of Thrones"- mixture of best Plot, Mystery, Fantasy, Skilled character

In a nutshell, the series, based on George R. R. Martin's books, tells the bloody tale of warring clans fighting for control of the Iron Throne in the realm of the Seven Kingdoms in Westeros. In a fictional and mythical land clearly inspired by medieval Europe, the feuding families do battle in the pursuit of power.                                   

                               

I recommend you to watch it because it takes you into a different era. It demonstrates the harsh truth of a society in which righteous people don't always win. Every character possesses a certain charm of their own. The best part is: Who dies  next?

And the most thrilling part is, "Who will sit on the throne?"

                                

So here list of things I love about Game Of Thrones and which makes it so special.

1. The story-The battle between these many people over who would succeed to the Iron Throne of the Seven Kingdoms is the major focus of the storyline. Each character has a unique plot, and there are several main characters in the program. What will occur next is quite difficult to anticipate.

2. Mystery-They did not reveal who the real king is until "GOT" 8th season ending! GOT has a number of streams. In addition, the most difficult question is: "Who will sit on the Iron Throne?" 

• 3. Acting- Game of Thrones showcases diversity in their characters. And their acting skill is just marvelous. In my opinion Jack Gleeson who played Joffrey Baratheon was one of the best actor and most hated villain in Game of thrones.

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  4. Strong Female Characters: As many strong female characters appear in Game of Thrones as strong male ones. 

           

           

                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                 

5. Fantasy-The sounds and visual effects are amazing. The CGI animation is so well done that you’ll feel as if they are real life characters and fit very well in the scenery.

MY PERSONAL HERO

My personal hero from Game of Thrones is Sansa Stark. She was a child who was forced to leave her family to marry one of the most evil characters of all time, Joffrey Baratheon and  she then faces most evil character on the show: Ramsay Bolton. Sansa is tossed around from man to man for the first five seasons at least. Men, and even some women, view her as someone who can be used once and then discarded.But all of her pain make her strong, definite, empowered.

Sansa’s ending in "GOT" is truly the one she deserves. She’s reunited with her siblings, and she becomes the Queen in the North.