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A Country Study: Bangladesh
Library of Congress Call Number
DS393.4 .B372 1989
Bangladesh
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Table A. Chronology of Important Events
Country Profile
Country
Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Communications
Government and Politics
National Security
Introduction
Chapter 1 - Historical Setting
(Peter R. Blood)
Early History, 1000 B.C.-A.D. 1202
Islamization of Bengal, 1202-1757
European Colonization, 1757-1857
Early Settlements
The British Raj
The Uprising of 1857
A Great Divide in South Asian History
Reappraisal of British Policy
The Nationalist Movement and the Rise of Muslim Consciousness, 1857-1947
The Division of Bengal, 1905-12
Development of the Muslim League, 1906-20
Two Nations Concept, 1930-47
Pakistan Period , 1947-71
Transition to Nationhood, 1947-58
The "Revolution" of Ayub Khan, 1958-66
Emerging Discontent, 1966-70
The War for Bangladeshi Independence, 1971
Birth of Bangladesh
Early Independence Period, 1971-72
Fall of the Bangabandhu, 1972-75
Restoration of Military Rule, 1975-77
The Zia Regime and Its Aftermath, 1977-82
Chapter 2 - The Society and Its Environment
(Enayetur Rahim)
Geography
The Land
Climate
River Systems
Population
Population Structure and Settlement Patterns
Migration
Population Control
Ethnicity and Linguistic Diversity
Social System
Transition to a New Social Order
Rural Society
Urban Society
Family, Household, and Kinship
Women's Role in Society
Social Classes and Stratification
Religion
Religion and Society
Islam
Tenets of Islam
Early Developments in Islam
Islam in Bangladesh
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Education
The British Legacy
Education System
Religious Education
Role of English and Arabic in Education
Education Planning and Policy
Health
Disease and Disease Control
Health Care Facilities
Medical Education and Training
Medicinal Drugs and Drug Policy
Chapter 3. The Economy
(Lawrence B. Lesser)
Economic Context
Historical Perspective
Economic Reconstruction after Independence
Managing the Economy
Economic Policy and Planning
Government Budget Process
Revenue Budget
Development Budget
Joint Ventures and Foreign Investment
Bilateral Investment
Money and Banking
Currency Fluctuation
The Banking System
Foreign Assistance
Test Case for Development
Aid Dependence
International Banks
United Nations
Foreign Governments and Private Donors
Agriculture
Structure of Agricultural Production
Food Crops
Rice
Wheat
Other Food Crops
Industrial Crops
Jute
Forestry Products
Fisheries
Industry
Traditional Sectors
Ready-made Garments
Other Industries
Mineral Development
Natural Gas
Coal
Petroleum
Electric Power
Biofuels
Technological Advances
Foreign Trade
Export Sectors
Jute
Seafood
Garments
Other Export Industries
Balance and Terms of Trade
Transportation and Communications
Inland Waterways and Ports
Road Transportation
Railroads
Civil Aviation
Telecommunications
Tourism
Problems and Prospects
Chapter 4 - Government and Politics
(James Heitzman)
Structure of Government
Constitution
Legislature
Executive
Presidency
Council of Ministers
Judiciary
Civil Service
Local Administration
The Ershad Period
Achieving Stability, 1982-83
Emerging Opposition, 1983-86
Relaxation of Martial Law, 1986-87
More Opposition Pressure
Political Dynamics
Local Elites
The National Party
Party Politics
Awami League
Bangladesh National Party
Leftist Parties
Islamic Parties
Alliances
Workers and Students
Women in Politics
The Media
Foreign Policy
South and Southeast Asia
India
Pakistan
Other Nations
China and Other Asian Nations
The Islamic World
The Superpowers
Soviet Union
United States
Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
International Organizations
Chapter 5 - National Security
(Douglas C. Makeig)
Armed Forces and Society
Colonial Origins
Pakistan Era
The Liberation War
Postindependence Period
Organization of the Armed Forces
Legal Basis
Recruitment
Mission
National Defense
Aid-to-Civil Roles
Intelligence and Security
Security Environment
Defense Spending
Foreign Acquisitions and Ties
The Three Services
Army
Navy
Air Force
Auxiliary Forces
Bangladesh Rifles
Ansars
Police
Village Defence Party
Public Order and Internal Security
Violence and Crime
Insurgency in the Chittagong Hills
Criminal Justice
The Military in the Late 1980's
Appendix. Tables
Bibliography
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