Dhaka, March 29 -- "It is neither wealth nor splendour, but tranquillity and occupation, which give happiness"

-Thomas Jefferson, 1788.

There may be differences of opinion regarding the definition or concept of happiness, but it has gradually found recognition globally as an indicator of the wellbeing of nations. And according to the latest World Happiness Report (WHR-2024) released on the occasion of the UN-sponsored 'International Day of Happiness' that falls on March 20, Finland has been ranked as the happiest nation on earth for the sixth time in a row. Based on a 'life evaluation' survey conducted by Gallup (World Poll) in 143 countries including Bangladesh, Finland was trailed by Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Israel, the Netherlands, ...