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ANGLADESH, WHICH sits within the world’s largest river delta, has no shortage of water. Alas, barely any of it is drinkable. Much of the country’s surface water contains high levels of poisonous arsenic, owing to both man-made and natural causes. The effects of climate change increasingly sully the rest with salt, even in wells dug deep. As cyclones and tidal surges from the Bay of Bengal intensify, sea water fills the delta. Salt-ridden soil makes growing rice impossible, forcing Bangladeshis to abandon low-lying regions home to a quarter of the country’s 170m people in favour of more fertile areas or cities.
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Raba Khan was featured in the Forbes 30 under 30 Asia list, under the category, Media, Marketing & Advertising in 2020. Mostly known for her satirical videos, she is the youngest person from Bangladesh to be recognised by Forbes. As a testimony to her influence, UNICEF selected Raba as a Youth Ambassador to advocate for children s rights in November 2018.
Apart from being busy with producing engaging content for her audience, her own personal projects and brand involvements, Raba is busy with her responsibilities as a Youth Ambassador for UNICEF. She plans to focus more on her projects with children in the upcoming years. The stand-up comedy scene in Bangladesh has been changing positively, starting from audience acceptance to brand involvement, and the sustainability of stand-up comedy has increased tremendously, shares Raba. People now understand that there are more options to choose from, than just being doctors or engineers. Stand-up comedy is no longer just a hobby or a par