Rural To Urban Migration In Dhaka Flashcards
What is the population density of Bangladesh?
2,63 people per square mile
Bangladesh is considered the world’s most densely populated country.
What is the current population of Dhaka?
Around 15 million
Dhaka is one of Asia’s fastest-growing cities.
How many new residents arrive in Dhaka each year from rural areas?
400,000
These residents seek a better life, contributing to the city’s rapid growth.
What are some challenges faced by Dhaka due to rapid urban growth?
- Rising real estate prices
- Exponentially growing slums
- Poor quality housing
- Traffic jams
- Electrical blackouts
- Air pollution
- Poor governance
- Inadequate clean water supply
- Poor sanitation
What is Dhaka expected to grow to by 2020?
20 million
This would make it the world’s third-largest city.
What is critical to the health and success of Dhaka as it grows?
Clean water supplies and effective sewage removal
How many squatters in Dhaka lack legal access to basic services?
4 million
These services include safe water and toilets.
What unsafe practices do squatters in Dhaka rely on for water?
- Unsafe well water from slum lords
- Buying water from ‘water sharks’
What percentage of Dhaka’s sewage is untreated?
Almost two-thirds
This untreated sewage seeps into waterways and the ground.
What are hanging latrines?
Facilities that dump waste directly into waterways
These are common and extremely unhygienic in Dhaka.
What diseases are prevalent due to poor sanitation in Dhaka?
- Cholera
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Typhoid
Thousands of people in Bangladesh, including 50,000 children, die from these waterborne diseases each year.
What percentage of the population are slum dwellers
40%
What is Dhaka known for in terms of growth?
One of Asia’s fastest-growing cities
The rapid growth is characterized by a significant annual increase in population.
What is the estimated population of Dhaka?
Approximately 15 million residents
This figure contributes to the challenges faced by the city.
What is a major issue affecting water supply in Dhaka?
Inadequate water supply
This issue is compounded by poor sanitation conditions.
What sanitation problems are prevalent in Dhaka?
Poor sanitation and lack of access to safe water and toilets
These conditions lead to health crises within the population.
What happens to untreated sewage in Dhaka?
It seeps into the ground and affects the water supply
This contamination contributes to public health issues.
How many people die from cholera annually in Dhaka?
Approximately 50,000 people
Cholera is a waterborne disease that poses a significant threat in the region.
What is a consequence of poor sanitation in Dhaka?
Thousands die from waterborne diseases each year
This includes a significant number of children.
Fill in the blank: Each year, thousands die from _______ diseases.
waterborne
Waterborne diseases are a major public health concern in urban areas like Dhaka.
What is a key factor contributing to the health crisis in Dhaka?
Poor sanitation and inadequate water supply
These factors are interlinked and exacerbate health risks.
