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Energy is the prime need for the development of a country and its substantial economic growth. Over all forms of energies, nuclear energy is the most prominent, powerful and challenging energy source. Despite the effectiveness of this energy, its hazardous radiation effects can enormously be dangerous and destructive. Our study mainly focuses on the comparative overviews of nuclear energy aspects of Bangladesh, discussions on radiation effects on environment and living objects health. The paper also suggests some challenges to meet the probable future shortcomings of Nuclear Power Plant in Bangladesh.

Purpose- This study is an attempt to find out the relation between emotional intelligence and development of human capital. Design/methodology/approach – Quantitative method was used for this study. The study is mainly based on the primary data collected through interview by structured questionnaire from 120 employees of different commercial bank in Dhaka city. In this study, the authors considered eight major factors of emotional intelligence which are responsible for developing human capital of private commercial banks in Bangladesh. The data were analyzed by using the multi-variable regression model. Findings- Outcome from this field study and survey recognized These relationships and shakes sound with the presented literature and set up the hypothesis. Practical implications- The study reveals that commitment, optimism and self-awareness are the most significantly correlated to the development of human capital and resilience, emotional regulation, compassion, personal integrity and interpersonal connectivity are also correlated with the development of human capital. Therefore, the authority of banks should give emphasis on commitment, optimism, self-awareness and other factors of the employees through proper counseling for ensuring the development of human capital and also should create learning organizational for gaining sustainable competitive advantage through the existing human resources so that the individual and organizational goals can be attained. Originality/value- This study provides a conceptual model which will be helpful for developing human capital of banking sector in Bangladesh through the changing of emotional intelligence of employees.

Socio-economic and demographic conditions play an important role to determine pattern and magnitude of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) consumption in Bangladesh. The urban area is considered the potential hot spot of e-waste generation as consumption of EEE is higher here than the rural area due to population concentration, economic wellbeing, and cultural orientation. Bangladesh spends a huge amount on importing EEE every year. The paper is to go into electronic equipment consumption pattern in Bangladesh pointing potential sources of e-waste generation. Data from Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics on ICT use and access by household and individual; World Bank consumption database and other sources are revealed, compiled and processed. District wise data are analyzed and presented using Arc GIS software. The study finds that consumption share of EEE is considerably high in lowest and low-income groups. Population structure is found significant in EEE consumption pattern. According to the study, 15-24 years age group which represents the lowermost segment of population but consume the highest share of ICT in terms of computer, internet and cellphone in Bangladesh. Dhaka is the single uppermost EEE consuming city regarding computer, television, mobile phone, and fridge. Divisional headquarters and some other district headquarters are also fallen in potential e-waste generating zone as they are in top ten EEE consuming districts. The pattern of electrical and electronic equipment consumption influences the type and magnitude of e-waste generation in many ways. So, understanding EEE consumption pattern might be useful as an input to e-waste management planning.