Rural-urban migration and urbanization in Bangladesh

Khan, A.A.

Geographical Review 72(4): 379-394

1982


ISSN/ISBN: 0016-7428
DOI: 10.2307/214592
Document Number: 374812
Rural-urban migration was found to be the principal factor in the accelerated urbanization of Bangladesh in 1961-74. Gross disparities in socioeconomic opportunity between rural and urban areas encouraged large flows of migrants from rural areas and small towns to the large cities. Implications of the recent urbanization are discussed.

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