Facts:

• Dhaka is the main capital city of Bangladesh
• Population density of 34,000 people/km² – One of the highest population densities in the world

Reasons for high population density:

• Migration → 400,000 people move to Dhaka each year
  PUSH Factors:
  -People living on floodplains and coastal areas prone to natural disasters move to Dhaka’s higher grounds (climate change)
  PULL Factors:
  -More job opportunities with higher income
  -Education → More schools, universities..

Problems of high population density:

• Housing shortage – Many slums and squatter settlements
  → 4 million people live in slums
  → Poor quality of life: Lack electricity, clean water, waste management
• Traffic congestion – Lack of public transport, too many private vehicles
  → Air pollution – Lung problems, acid rain
  → Noise pollution – Stress, risk of heart disease
  → Economic loss – Loss of office workers productivity, waste of fuel stuck in traffic

Last updated: Feb 2025