Population Growth and Effects on our Environment

Bangladesh is one of the most densest countries in the world. Bangladesh is ranked seventh in the world in terms of population. Currently there are more than 16 million people in this country. Population growth is pushing Bangladesh towards the worst problem. Currently, the present rate of population growth is 2.4%. The country has 1237 people living in every square kilometer area, where there were 832 people living a decade ago. If this figure of population growth is noticed, the horrifying nature of the population of Bangladesh can be easily estimated. https://i.ibb.co/5Ww3hf2/1.jpg Image source - [Click Here]( http://www.ecology.com/2011/09/18/ecological-impact-industrial-revolution/) **Natural causes of population growth:** In recent years, the problem of population growth has become very prominent in Bangladesh. Some natural reasons are widely responsible for population growth. The reasons are - the geographical location, the impact of climate and climate, decreasing mortality, increasing the average life expectancy, the effect of eating habits etc. **Socio-economic reasons for population growth:** Despite the increase in the population due to natural causes, mainly the people of the country and their social system is responsible for this problem. Various customs and customs of society have become a cause of population growth. These are the reasons why the society of Bangladesh is suffering from population problems. The socio-economic factors of population growth in Bangladesh are: ***lack of proper education and ignorance.*** **Early marriage and polygamy** 1. Impact of Poverty 2. Low living standard. 3. Religious blind faith and dogma. 4. Social prejudice 5. Negative views about birth control. 6. lack of women education 7. Lack of healthy relaxation. 8. The hope of getting the son. 9. A lack of awareness. 10. Financial and social insecurity. **Population Problems:** Despite being a country's main asset, the population is more damnable for the country. Since population growth has become a national problem in Bangladesh, some ways can be taken to remedy this problem. Those are: 1. Full implementation of population policies. 2. family planning 3. Extensive coverage of nationwide education 4. Extension of women's education. 5. Prevention of child marriage and polygamy. 6. Economic development. 7. Changes in social and religious perspectives 8. Balanced distribution of wealth and opportunities. 9. Increasing awareness. 10. Removal of superstition and ignorance. **Conclusion:** The main problem of a developing country like Bangladesh is rapid population growth. There is no alternative to a complete implementation of population policy to establish such a state as self-reliant. If the people of Bangladesh can prevent the blast, the progress of national progress will be more dynamic. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary to take and implement coordinated steps at regional, social and state level to solve population problems. [My Post]( https://deals.weku.io/community-deals/@mamunkhan/population-growth-and-effects-on-our-environment)