Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world and is located in the South-Asia region. The country has a land area of 14.840 million hectares and population of approx. 166million with a density of over 1100 persons per km 2 . The economy of Bangladesh is primarily based on agriculture with progressively upcoming of industry and service sector. The agriculture sector contributes about 20% towards GDP. Agriculture is the largest employment sector in Bangladesh. The performance of this sector has an overwhelming impact on major macroeconomic objectives like employment generation, poverty alleviation, human resources development, food security etc. Over 65% of Bangladeshis earn their living from agriculture. At present the net cropped area is 7.809 million hectare and the total cropped area is 13.742 million hectare and the cropping intensity 191%. Important food and cash crops largely grown are: Rice, Vegetable, Potato, Jute, Tobacco, Tea, Sugarcane, Pulses etc. Major fruits are; Mango, Banana, Jackfruit, Pineapple, Watermelon, Green Coconut, Guava, etc. In Bangladesh, notable industries are; Fertilizer, Cement, Garments, Pharmaceuticals, Ceramic, Paper, Leather, Jute, Cotton, Tobacco, Tea, Salt, Sugar, Edible Oil, Soap &
detergent, Iron & Steel, Fabricated Metal products, Electricity, Natural Gas. Because of the land scarcity compared to the population; land use and land management are decisive for the food security and development of the country.