Nursing as profession
Bangladesh, as we know, is an over populated country. Our economy is mainly agro-based. Contribution of industry and service sectors is increasing but still it is not very significant. The agriculture sector is considered as overburdened with excess manpower. Unemployment and under employment is an acute problem here
In the western world there is huge shortage of nurses in hospitals and medical centres. They are recruiting nurses from the developing countries to meet their shortage. It is estimated that in the coming years the shortage will be increased further. We should treat the situation as an opportunity and train our youths in nursing profession and employ them in our medical hospitals and send the rest to western countries. A significant number of youth could get employment as nurses in the USA, England and other countries. They will be able to earn a decent remuneration. They will also send scarce foreign currencies to their families living in Bangladesh. The country will be benefited when the youths are employed abroad.
The huge population did not transform into skilled manpower. If one looks at our neighbour, India, one can see that its technical, professional, business manpower is employed all over the world. Non-resident Indians are remitting huge amounts of foreign currency every year to India. Its currency is getting stronger day by day. India is importing developed technology, equipment and raw materials and manufacturing industrial machinery. So its economic development is taking place at an amazing pace.
If we can develop skilled manpower, our huge population will be a blessing. But we need professional & technical education and training. Nursing is a decent profession in the developed world. It is an honourable job and earning from this profession is also very good .
Our government needs to establish more nursing institutions in hospitals where training can be imparted to the students of nursing. Along with the professional training, the students' English language skills must be improved. Nursing training and good command over spoken English will help our young men and women to get jobs in hospitals abroad.
The decision makers should consider the above proposal in right earnest.
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