Understanding Fifty Years of Bangladesh Politics

This book studies the first 50 years of Bangladesh politics since independence. It looks at Bangladesh politics as a unique case for study to analyze and understand the role of institutions, political parties, government and the media, etc.

Autorentext

Harun-or-Rashid, former Professor of Political Science and Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Dhaka, Vice-Chancellor of National University Bangladesh, obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of London (1983). He carried out post-doctoral research at Heidelberg, Uppsala, Ryukoku, and other universities. He has published extensively in journals at home and abroad. His major works include From 1947 Partition to Bangladesh (2021), The Foreshadowing of Bangladesh (2012), and Inside Bengal Politics (2003). Rashid is the chief editor of the ten-volume Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Liberation War (in Bengali, 2020).

Inhalt

Foreword by Rahul Mukherji. Introduction. 1. The Formative Phase: Mujib Era, 1972-1975 2. Judicial Activism and Constitutional Development in a Fledgling Democracy 3. Sheikh Hasina: Journey to Power, Achievements, and Challenges Ahead 4. The Crisis of Electoral Integrity 5. The State of Civil Society. Conclusion