Bangladesh: Over-Population Case Study

Name 1 Negative Health Consequences of Over population on Dhaka

1. More people mean more traffic, which causes congestion problems and the release of Nitrous Oxide from exhaust fumes causes air pollution. This causes respiratory problems like asthma.

Name 3 Negative Social Consequences of Over population in Dhaka

1. Many people cannot afford to live in permanent accommodation and will be forced to live in Bustees (name for Shanty towns in India and Bangladesh) located on the edge of the Dhaka. These residences are semi-permanent, sub-standard, overcrowded. 2. Too many people in the cities cause a stress on health care and medical facilities such as hospitals and medication, which again contributes towards a higher death rate. 3. Many people will not be able to find a job which leads to high unemployment rates due to high competition. Many people are forced to work in low paid informal sectors and many turn to crime,especially drugs trafficking and prostitution.

Name 2 Negative Consequences of Over population on Agriculture

1. Over cultivation in rice valleys resulting in the loss of soil fertility. Since the farmers are poor and cannot replace the soil, the soil remains infertile and therefore, leads to an insufficient supply of food.

Name 3 Social Causes of Overpopulation in Bangladesh

1.There is a general lack of availability and knowledge regarding contraceptives which leads to a high birth rate. 2.Condoms are also unpopular in Bangladesh. 3.Females are not fully emancipated which is another contributory factor to the country having a high birth rate.

What is the Capital of Bangladesh

Dhaka

What Bangladesh's GDP per capita

GDP per capita is approximately $240.00

What is the term for the Bangladesh Version of Shanty Towns and Where is it Located

Bustees, located at the outskirts of Dhaka

Name 3 Economics Causes of Overpopulation in Bangladesh

1. Bangladesh is a poor country, which lacks suitable medical facilities and vaccinations. Leads to high Infant Mortality Rate. 2.Majority of the population works in the primary sector (agricultures) therefore, large families are useful. 3. There is no state pension system in Bangladesh, so people also have lots of children with the hope that their children will take care of them when they are too old to work and provide for themselves.

Name 5 Social Solutions to Over Population

1. Provide more knowledge and availability to contraceptives such as condoms and the pill. Build more family planning and educate the people regarding the dangers of having too many children. 2. Raise literacy rates and enable better access to education, which can contribute towards improving the status of females and contribute to a lowering of the birth rate. 3. Build more flood defense schemes and shelters to protect people from Climatic Hazards such as floods and Cyclones.

Name the 3 Economic Solutions to Over population in Dhaka

1.Develop industry and increase exports, which can lead to economic growth and increased wealth in the country. 2.Money can then be spent on improving infrastructure such as sewage systems, clean piped water supply, and hospitals etc which will lower the death rate, increase life expectancy and improve the standards of living. 3.Increased wealth can also contribute to improvements in technology, such as the use of more productive agricultural techniques such as the use of agrochemicals and HYVs, which will improve people's diet, lower the death rate and increase life expectancy. 4. Improve infrastructure in rural so more people can have access to schools and hospitals.