Housing Problem In Bangladesh Essay

2.0. LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1. Definition of Housing
Housing refers to houses or building where people stay and live. It is one of the basic primary needs of human rights. Housing can be defined as an instrument of political - cultural stability, economic prosperity, social welfare and participation as well as bondage of its people. A Housing complex refers to multifamily housing where people live together, participate in different activities in a community. The character, quality and environment of a housing can improve human behavior and health.

2.2. Urban Population Growth & Density:
Bangladesh has become the most densely populated countries of the world. The population increased from 55.2 million in 1961 to 111.45 million in 1991. In 1995

It has a density of 23,234 people per square kilometer within a total area of 300 square kilometers. Dhaka 's 2018 population is now estimated at 19,580,000. In 1950, the population of Dhaka was 336,000. Dhaka has a growing rate of 3.62% annually. (World population review, 2017). There are a large number of people living in Dhaka who cannot even manage slums. They used to live in footpaths. According to World Population Review’ this continuous growth will lead Dhaka at least 21 million people in 2020 and in 2030, it will be estimated at 27.3milinon people in Dhaka city.
2.3. History of Government Housing:
Government of Bangladesh provides housing to government employee and officers. The concepts of housing as blocks of flats was first initiated by the government and large scale housing settlement was also initiated by government.
The idea of providing housing to the employees initiated in the colonial phase of India as Bangladesh was part of India during that period. In 1911 when the capital was shifted from Calcutta to Delhi, the government officers need housing for their accommodation in Delhi. Many residential buildings were built by British Government that time in Delhi. (Saquib, 2000). After partition of India in 1947, Dhaka became the regional capital of Eastern part of Pakistan. New offices were set up and business communities raised in Dhaka. Due to sudden rush of people residential housing needed for government employees and