Population Problem in Bangladesh

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Introduction: Bangladesh is no doubt an over-populated country. So population problem in Bangladesh is burning question.

Causes: The principal cause is that the country is over-populated; still the birth rate is increasing. On the contrary the death rate is decreasing due to better sanitation, improved medical treatment etc.

Why it is a problem: Our country is over populated. There is a huge shortage of food-grains every year in our country. The population is growing at a high rate. But the output of food grains is not growing at the equal rate. Consequently famine breaks out in our country every now and then.

Present situation of population: At present the total population of our country is about 18 crores. Density of population per square kilometer is about 1200. If this alarming growth rate continues, the total population of Bangladesh will be double by the end of this century.

Dangers of over-population: There is no doubt that our country now suffers from serious over-population. This creates problem of accommodation, health, education etc. If the population is allowed to grow at the present rate, people shall find no place to live in and they shall have to starve seriously.

How to solve the problem: To solve the problem we should take effective measures to stop the high birth rate. Each and every family must live in a planned way. Early marriage should be banned. No family should be allowed to have more than two children. There should be wide publicity about the serious consequences of high birth rate.

Conclusion: The family planning measures can keep down the rapid growth of population. But to understand the problem and to carry the Government plans and programs into effect, education is a must. Hence topmost importance should be given to education to the masses.