Understanding Fifty Years of Bangladesh Politics

ISBN-13: 9781032636016 / Twarda / 2024 / 184 str.

Harun- Or-Rashid

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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

O autorze

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 10-volume Encyclopedia of Bangladesh Liberation War (in Bengali, 2020).