Embedded Files
How population distribution and density affect Bangladesh politically, economically, and socially.
Politically:
Resource Allocation: High population density in certain areas, particularly urban centers like Dhaka, demands careful resource allocation for infrastructure development, public services, and housing. Politicians need to balance the needs of densely populated regions with those of less densely populated areas, leading to political debates and decisions on resource distribution.
Political Representation: Urban areas with higher population density tend to have more political influence due to their larger voter bases. This can lead to political policies and priorities that favor urban centers, potentially leaving rural areas underrepresented or underserved.
Economically:
Manufacturing and Industry: High population density can be an advantage for the manufacturing sector. Bangladesh's factories, particularly in the garment and textile industry, have benefited from a large labor force. However, economic policies must address the need to create employment opportunities for this workforce and ensure decent working conditions.
Socially:
Healthcare and Services: In densely populated urban areas like Dhaka and Chittagong, there is often a higher concentration of hospitals and medical facilities. However, even with this concentration, overcrowding and long wait times can be common issues due to the sheer number of patients seeking care.
Policing and Security: High population density can contribute to higher crime rates in urban areas. Policing strategies must address specific urban challenges, such as managing crowded public spaces and responding to a wide range of criminal activities, including property crimes and street-level offenses.
https://www.asianstudies.org/publications/eaa/archives/population-trends-and-issues-bangladesh/#:~:text=The%20national%20population%20density%20rate,management%2C%20water%20supply%2C%20and%20public
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2740702/#:~:text=Rural%20Bangladesh%20has%20a%20relatively,to%2029%2C857%20in%20Dhaka%20metropolitan).
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/321391107_Population_Distribution_and_Internal_Migration-Bangladesh#:~:text=Among%20the%20total%20population%2076.7,in%202011%20density%20are%20976.
Responding to and learning from the pandemic presents an important opportunity for Bangladesh's health sector. Photo - The World Bank
Discuss a current event about how population distribution is affecting the environment and natural resources in Bangladesh.
The way people are spread across Bangladesh is taking a toll on its forests, especially in places like the Chittagong Hill Tracts and the Sundarbans mangrove forest. The root of the problem lies in the growing demands of local communities for resources like timber, firewood, and land for farming, which are fueled by the increasing population. Traditional methods such as slash-and-burn farming add to the challenge, leading to a decline in forested areas. These problems have wide-ranging impacts, including the loss of diverse plant and animal species, soil erosion, increased vulnerability to flooding, and disputes over resource access.
Sangu Reserve Forest being actively cut and slashed
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse