Population Problem of Bangladesh
Bangladesh is a small country with a large population. It is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. The population of a country becomes a problem when it is greater than its resources and opportunities. In Bangladesh, the rapid growth of population creates pressure on land, food, education, health, employment and the environment.
There are many causes of this problem. Illiteracy, early marriage, poverty, religious misunderstanding, lack of awareness and lack of proper family planning are the main causes. Many people in rural areas still think that more children mean more earning members. As a result, the population continues to increase.
The effects of overpopulation are serious. People do not get enough food, housing, education and medical facilities. Unemployment increases day by day. Many people move to cities in search of work, and this creates slums, traffic jams, pollution and social problems. Agricultural land is also decreasing because houses, roads and factories are being built on it.
To solve this problem, education must be spread among all classes of people. Early marriage should be stopped. Family planning programmes should be made more effective. Women should be educated and empowered. The government, social organizations, teachers, religious leaders and mass media should work together to make people aware of the bad effects of overpopulation.
Population can be an asset if people are educated, skilled and healthy. But uncontrolled population growth is a great burden for Bangladesh. So, we must control population growth and turn our people into skilled human resources for the development of the country.