President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday said Bangladesh has done better than even some developed countries in successfully tackling the Covid-19 pandemic. In spite of the success the country still needs to build a vibrant health sector in order to tackle similar crisis in future, he said while speaking to foreign students studying President Abdul Hamid Medical College at a programme at Shilpakala Academy in Kishorganj town. Read: President Hamid calls for taking development benefits to people "Although we have achieved tremendous success in health sector, the Covid pandemic has also exposed some loopholes in the system. We are still in need of more skilled resources, especially specialist doctors, nursing staffs and medical technologists." he said. Hamid praised the health sector manpower, including doctors, nurses and technologists.   He said Bangladesh ranked first in South Asia and 20th in the world in the 'COVID Resilience Ranking' compiled by Bloomberg news agency for successful handling of corona pandemic, economic revival and keeping the livelihoods running.   "We have also managed to secure a steady supply of COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination program is going on in a full swing and around 48 million people have already received at least first dose," he added. Urging both the medical institutions and the students not to choose the easiest path in taking medical education, the President said "Medical education is highly sensitive technical education and doctors are the people who are directly concerned with our health and lives. Read: President's activities on day 2 of visit to home district Mentioning the overall standard of education in Bangladesh as very good and comparable to other developed countries, Hamid said that the students have the chance to get on hand training at the hospitals.  "The cost of the complete course of MBBS in Bangladesh is also quite affordable as compared to other countries across the world," he added. He also said that the country is becoming one of the preferred destinations for medical students around the globe ensuring a great improvement in terms of medical education.

Over the last few years, Nikli Haor in Kishoreganj has become a popular tourist attraction. What makes the Nikli Haor trip more interesting is the 47 km long Mithamoin-Ashtogram Road built-in 2019. It is also called ‘All-Weather Road’. Filled with water in every monsoon, Nikli Haor shows its real beauty. To enjoy the enthralling beauty of Nikli Haor, you have to plan your trip between July and September.  Let's learn more about Nikli Haor and Mithamoin-Ashtogram Road. The natural beauty of Nikli Haor, Mithamoin-Astagram road The large freshwater wetland breadth through Nikli, Mithamin, Astagram, and Itna Upazilas is a great place for long trips by boat. Small villages floating like islands on the water, fishermen busy with fishing in clear water, small swamps like Ratargul. You will find all of these in the Nikli Haor, which is 110 km away from Dhaka city. While floating over the Haor, Chhatirchor village will fill your eyes with the fascination of a magical water forest. When there is less water, you will see half floating Monpura Char. You can walk around there for a while. However, if the Haor is filled to the brim with water, the char will not be visible. Finally, the reflection of the rays of the setting sun over the Haor water will create an unforgettable memory in your mind. Read Visit Saint Martin, Coral Island, Bangladesh: Piece of Paradise on Bay of Bengal The beauty of Haor at night is mesmerizing. The quiet environment of the Haor will engross you in a magical feeling of silence. Sometimes songs of boatmen come from distant boats, which makes the ambient more dramatic. The reflection of the moon over the small waves of Haor water will captivate anyone's heart. It seems that the moon has started floating on the water along with the boat. Even during the winter or dry season, you can enjoy the beauty of Nikli Haor from a different perspective by virtue of the newly constructed elevated paved All-weather Mithamoin-Astogram Road. The water of Nikli Haor recedes at the beginning of the dry season. In the next few months, the place becomes a green state of paddy. And, when the paddy ripens, this zone turns into a golden carpet. Thousands of tourists flock to Mithamoin-Ashtogram Road all year round to enjoy the eye-catching beauty of Nikli Haor where it is filled with water or paddy fields. Not to mention, the Mithamoin-Astogram road has added new dimensions to the beauty of the whole Haor. Read The Most Beautiful Tea Gardens in Bangladesh to visit