Utilising natural resources
Natural resources are the raw materials supplied by the earth. These resources include soil, air, water, sunshine, forests, wildlife, fish, fossil fuels, metals and minerals. Using natural resources to meet human needs has an impact on global environment. Each time raw materials are used to produce goods, there are ecological, social, and economic impacts. Sustainable management of these natural resources and utilisation of conservation techniques are necessary to meet present and future needs. Bangladesh is very rich in natural resources, specifically in coal, limestone, natural gas, peat coal, white clay, mineral sand, oil, etc. But yet we are not a developed country…why?
The answer is simple. We don't afford the technology to extract these resources. If our government asks for other country's help, they would happily agree to do so. They would send the technologies, experts and everything, but in return they would take away 75% of what would be extracted.
As the population grows, it puts pressure on resource bases. The government of Bangladesh must take necessary steps in utilising natural resources.
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