Population Problem in Bangladesh

Bangladesh became independent only a few years ago. It is a small country as well as a developing country. It is faced with many problems. Among them, population problem is one. Now, it is a national problem.

Bangladesh is one of the most densely [ঘন] populated countries in the world. Her population is increasing day by day. It has become a serious problem for us. This problem is now out of control. The land area of Bangladesh is less than her vast [সুবিশাল] population. About 850 people live per square kilometre here. For this reason, Bangladesh in considered as over populated country.

The population in our country is increasing in an alarming rate. There are many reasons of increasing population in our country. The main reasons of increasing population are ignorance [অজ্ঞতা], superstitions [কুসংস্কার], early marriage and lack of female education.

Most of the people of our country are illiterate. They do not know about the problems of over population. Because of being illiterate, they are not aware [সচেতন] of family planning.

Besides, religious superstitions obstruct [বাধা] our people in taking part in family planning. Early marriage is also responsible for increasing population.

Over population creates many problems. Population growth has many negative effects on our life and existence [অস্তিত্ব]. It hampers ব্যাহত our economic progress. It also pollutes our environment.

Though population is an asset of a country, it has now become a burden for our country. It creates the problem of food, shelter, health, nutrition, unemployment, treatment, communication etc.

Over population obstructs our national development. The country will fall in acute [তীব্র] poverty and people will lead very unhappy and miserable life in near future if it is not controlled. It should inspire our people to adopt [গ্রহণ] family planning. Our womenfolk should be educated.

However, we must come forward to control this over growth of population. We should take some measures to control it. People should be made aware of adopting family planning.

Our people must be educated. If they are educated, they will surely try to keep their families planned.  Mass media like radio, television and newspaper can play a vital [অত্যাবশ্যক] role in this regard [সম্পর্ক].

For this, all the people of Bangladesh and the government should join hands to control this population growth at any cost.