Bangladesh came into existence in December 16, 1971 when Bengali East Pakistan seceded from its union with West Pakistan. Bangladesh is a member of the United Nations (UN). It is a deltaic plain, cress-crossed by a number of mighty rivers like the Padma-Ganga, Brahmputra-Jamuna, Meghna and their tributaries and distributories. A rich and varied cultural heritage, and is well known for its music, poetry and paintings.
The major economic resources of Bangladesh are notably the fertile land, abundant water resources and ample human resource. But due to paucity of capital, modern technology and skilled labor force, gainful utilization of the work force has not been possible in the past.
Bangladesh contains greater biodiversity than that of many countries taken together. Indeed few countries in the world can match its rich and varied flora and fauna which are not only a unique biological phenomenon but are also a great natural resource of the country. It is extremely poor country floods annually during the monsoon rainy season, hampering economic development. Bangladesh is a repository of rich cultural heritage and tradition. It has been subject to climatic extremities. Especially during summer and monsoon, tropical cyclones, storms and tidal bores cause widespread damage and destruction.
Economic Development has always been constrained mainly by large population and one of the highest densities of the world (over 830 persons a square kilometer). The population growth rate is over 2% a year despite high government priority given to population control and family planning. Development has also been impeded by a series of external shocks and recurring natural disasters like cyclone, floods etc.
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