Bangladesh lies
between 87.5 E and 92.5 E longitude and between 21 N and 26.5 N latitude. She
surrounded on the west, north and east by Indian territories. She borders on
Burma on the south-east. To the south lies the Bay of Bengal. The area of Bangladesh
is 143,000 square kilometers or 55,600 square miles. She is divided into four
divisions and 64 districts. She has a population of about 110 million. In point
of the size of population. She is the eighth largest state in the world.
Bangladesh is mainly a
plain land crises-crossed by a network of rivers and canals. In the eastern and
south-eastern regions there are only a few hilly tracts. The land of Bangladesh
is
very fertile. She produces rice and jute in plenty. Rice is the
staple food of the people and jute is the golden fib re of the country. Jute
brings her a lot of money from foreign countries. The hilly slopes of Sylhet
and Chittagong produce tea, and many other crops like tobacco, sugar-cane,
cotton, oil seeds etc. grow more or less in every district of Bangladesh.
Bangladesh was once a
country of plenty and affluence. Her granaries were full of grains. Her cowsheds
were full of cattle. But today she is in want and poverty. She is an
overpopulated country and her population is increasing at a very high rate.
Besides, every year crops are damaged by flood, drought, cyclone or pests. As a
result, a large quantity of food grains have to be imported every year
spending the lion’s share, of
our hard-earned foreign exchange. This hampers our development. However,
Bangladesh produces huge quantities of raw materials for industries. There are
a rich source of hydro-electricity, cheap labor and a ready –made market. So she has a bright
prospect for development of industry and agriculture improvement. Measures are
being taken by the Government to make the country self-sufficient in both
agriculture and industry. It is expected that with the co-operation between the
Government and the people the country well be self-sufficient in near future.
Bangladesh has a
glorious past. Her people are highly civilised. In the past, her people always
fought
for freedom and against foreign aggression. In Bangladesh there are many places
which are the seats of ancient civilisation of a high order. Places like
Paharpur, Mahasthangarh and Mainamati and numerous historical monuments and
relics give evidence to our glorious past, rich culture and high civilisation.
Bangladesh has come to
say after fierce fighting and much bloodshed. I have a great love for my free
and independent country. I shall serve her and do everything for her progress and
safety.
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