The propensity to commit suicide among students who are unhappy with their results forms only a fraction of the national suicide statistics. Activists believe the suicide rates are higher in rural areas than urban areas. Joyosree Jaman also noted the rise in digital technology and their adverse effects as a major factor in the rise of suicide rates. However, the BSEHR said around 1,374 women committed suicide between 2014-2017 whereas 696 men committed suicide in the same period. Bangladesh among top countries in suicide rates, far behind in supportIn 2014, the World Health Organization published a report titled “Preventing suicide: A global imperative” where it noted that suicide rates worldwide had fallen.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 07, 2018 19:18 UTC