Bangladesh Studies
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Foreword
Acknowledgements
Preface
Country Profile
Country
Geography
Society
Economy
Transportation and Communications
Government and Politics
National Security
Introduction
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Chapter 1 - Historical Setting
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EARLY HISTORY, 1000 B.C.-A.D. 1202
Islamization of Bengal, 1202-1757
European Colonization, 1757-1857
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Early Settlements
The British Raj
Pakistan Period , 1947-71
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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
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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
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Geography
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The Land
Climate
River Systems
Population
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Population Structure and Settlement Patterns
Migration
Population Control
Social System
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Transition to a New Social Order
Rural Society
Urban Society
Women's Role in Society
Social Classes and Stratification
Religion
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Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Education
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The British Legacy
Education System
Religious Education
Education Planning and Policy
Health
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Disease and Disease Control
Health Care Facilities
Medical Education and Training
Chapter 3. The Economy
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Economic Context
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Historical Perspective
Economic Reconstruction after Independence
Managing the Economy
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Economic Policy and Planning
Government Budget Process
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Revenue Budget
Development Budget
Joint Ventures and Foreign Investment
Money and Banking
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Currency Fluctuation
The Banking System
Foreign Assistance
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Test Case for Development
Aid Dependence
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International Banks
United Nations
Foreign Governments and Private Donors
Agriculture
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Structure of Agricultural Production
Food Crops
Industrial Crops
Industry
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Traditional Sectors
Ready-made Garments
Other Industries
Mineral Development
Technological Advances
Foreign Trade
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Export Sectors
Balance and Terms of Trade
Transportation and Communications
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Inland Waterways and Ports
Road Transportation
Railroads
Civil Aviation
Telecommunications
Tourism
Problems and Prospects
Chapter 4 - Government and Politics
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Structure of Government
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Constitution
Legislature
Executive
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Presidency
Council of Ministers
Judiciary
Civil Service
Local Administration
The Ershad Period
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Achieving Stability, 1982-83
Emerging Opposition, 1983-86
Relaxation of Martial Law, 1986-87
More Opposition Pressure
Political Dynamics
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Local Elites
The National Party
Party Politics
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Awami League
Bangladesh National Party
Islamic Parties
Alliances
Workers and Students
Women in Politics
The Media
Foreign Policy
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South and Southeast Asia
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India
Pakistan
Other Nations
China and Other Asian Nations
The Islamic World
The Superpowers
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United States
Soviet Union
Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand
International Organizations
Chapter 5 - National Security
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Armed Forces and Society
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Colonial Origins
Pakistan Era
The Liberation War
Postindependence Period
Organization of the Armed Forces
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Legal Basis
Recruitment
Mission
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National Defense
Intelligence and Security
Security Environment
Defense Spending
Foreign Acquisitions and Ties
The Three Services
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Army
Navy
Air Force
Auxiliary Forces
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Bangladesh Rifles
Ansars
Police
Village Defence Party
Public Order and Internal Security
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Violence and Crime
Insurgency in the Chittagong Hills
Criminal Justice
The Military in the Late 1980's
Bibliography
Glossary
About us
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A Country Study
Federal Research Division
Library of Congress
Edited by
James Heitzman and Robert Worden
Research Completed September 1988
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Data as of September 1988 September 1988