A Country Study: Bangladesh

• 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
• Glossary