Short Essay On POPULATION PROBLEM IN BANGLADESH

Introduction: Bangladesh is a very small country in South Asia. ln respect of population it is the eighth largest country. So she is a country with a large population.

Density : Bangladesh is a densely populated country. The density of population always refers to a number of population living per square mile. About 1000 people live in Bangladesh per square mile. So people call her a thickly populated country.

Causes of overpopulation : There are some causes behind overpopulation in Bangladesh. Our climate, weather, geographical condition, early marriage, polygamy, high birth-rate are the causative factors of overpopulation, Dogmatism, prejudice, superstition, fundamentalism and God-fearing tendency are also responsible for this population problem.

Disadvantages: Population problem Creates other problems like poverty, illiteracy, disease, failure in agriculture, unemployment problem etc. Poverty is a curse. The country CannOt be developed because of poverty. The number of hunger increases day by day. The country°s production fails to feed_ the increasing people. Job facilities are not able to cope up with this ‘population as a result people remain unemployed. People cannot provide food for children, let alone education.

The women of Bangladesh have a more Childbearing capacity. There conceiving capacity is, in fact, praiSinQ» Out illiterate people do not adopt family planning. So today’s daughter becomes ‘a mother next year. It seems that Our population is increasing according to the Malthusian Theory of Population. People being unemployed and jobless accept begging as the profession for their livelihood.

They roam about in Death of alms in the towns or cities. For being poverty-stricken, the living standard of people is very low. People cannot manage two square meals a day. Our land is limited but the same plot of land is divided into many. So fragmentation of land is found where the peasants cannot turn the pair of .bullocks to cultivate properly.

Solution: Overpopulation is an obstruCtiOn to any kind of development. So necessary and constructive steps should be taken to solve the population problem. Early marriage should be stopped and polygamy should be banned. The introduction of family planning all over the country is essential. AwareneSS among the common people needs to be created so that hey may feel inclined to build up their families small which can go on well with the per-capita income. Birth control is essential in this regard.

The women ShOuld take birth control pills, like-ovation, guayabera, Ovastat, and men should use condoms while cohabiting with their wives to meet up the sexual appetite. The should have to clear knowledge about conceiving period. The couple should be allowed to take only to children Tax and fine should be imposed on the parents of most children. Considering this. the govt. has adopted the “Planned Parenthood, to cheek this growth rate of population.

Media campaigns are in full swing to control birth rates in various ways Suitable topics on family planning have been included in the syllabus of the boys and. girls in schools, colleges, and universities. it is gratifying to note that the movement has taken very bold an effective steps to boost up food production by launching the campaigns “now more food” and “green revolution”. This also provides irrigation, flood control, bringing fallen land under cultivation reclamation of land, protects coastal land from salinity.

With a view to solving this population problem, newspaper, radio, television and other mass media have been playing important roles in educating and enlightening the common people about it. Most people are reluctant to work hard. They like to idle away time and

spoil their energy. So their idleness should be removed and they should be compelled to work at least eight hours a day either in mills and factories or in the fields

Overpopulation is a threat: Overpopulation is a more serious threat to our country than the atomic weapon. No developing or development work can be expected if this continues to increase day by day. More people or additional people always need more or additional things. This is a hindrance to development.

Conclusion: Bangladesh is an overpopulated land. If the people and the govt. utilize the country’s resources and do other works sincerely this problem will be solved. So We all and sundry should take a noble vow of solving the problem and make a happy and prosperous Bangladesh.