Bangladesh in the Mirror

Published by University Press Ltd., 2006

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Contents: List of Abbreviations and Glossary. Preface. 1. Introduction: framework, perspectives and broad themes and key trends. 2. Political instability and predominance of Andolan politics. 3. Organised students role in National Politics: liberators turn to exploiters. 4. Declining law and order, rise of terrorism and increasing threats to human security. 5. National political institutions, processes and leaders not working for good governance. 6. Limited electoral education and fragile electoral system. 7. Democratic empowerment of people: more rhetoric than institutional. 8. Pervasive corruption, rising inefficiency and expropriation in public management. 9. Limited public role in quality education and health. 10. Suggestions for improvement and reform aiming at enhancing institutional capacities. Epilogue. Index. "The challenge of establishing a functional democracy essential for national development has eluded many less developed countries. Bangladesh has been struggling to meet the challenge since its inception. Bangladesh in the Mirror compares the hopes of Bangladesh at independence in 1971 with the reality that exists today. While this book acknowledges the country's accomplishments, it also shows that the aspirations and potential of the Bangladeshi people have been thwarted by a fragile political and administrative system. It identifies the underlying conditions that have shaped the country's post-independence institutions, processes and leadership. The book also offers suggestions for rectifying these institutional deficiencies to enable Bangladesh to achieve its full potential. Several broad themes and trends recur throughout the book including instability in Bangladesh politics, the persistence of conflict and confrontation, the flourishing of self-interest approaches to policy matters rather than concern for public good, and the functioning of parliamentary government in reality.…

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Title
Bangladesh in the Mirror
Author
A.T. Rafiqur Rahman
Publisher
University Press Ltd.
Publication year
2006
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