Governance for Development: Political and Administrative Reforms in Bangladesh

285 Pages·2016·3.16 MB·English

by  S. Nazrul Islam (auth.)

Governance for Development

Governance for Development
Political and Administrative Reforms in
Bangladesh
S. Nazrul Islam
GOVERNANCE FOR DEVELOPMENT
Copyright © S. Nazrul Islam 2016
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To my eldest sister,
Dr. Rokeya Khanam

Contents
List of Figures ix
List of Tables xi
Preface xiii
1 Objectives, Concepts, and Overview 1
2 Bangladesh Politics: A Brief History 27
3 Salient Features of Bangladesh Politics 77
4 Approaches to Improving Bangladesh Politics 93
5 Proportional Election as a Way to Stabilize
Democracy in Bangladesh 115
6 Reduction of the Government Term for Stable Democracy 141
7 Governance and Civil Service in Bangladesh 161
8 Salary Rationalization as Key to Effective Civil Administration 181
9 Prospects of Reforms 201
Notes 211
Bibliography 247
Index 265

List of Figures
1.1 Structure of public governance at the national level 4
1.2a Good governance equilibrium 8
1.2b Bad governance equilibrium 9
1.3 GDP growth rates—Bangladesh compared with
other countries 11
1.4 Bangladesh GDP growth rates in recent years 12
1.5a Control of corruption—Bangladesh compared with
other countries 13
1.5b Regulatory quality—Bangladesh compared with other
countries 13
1.5c Rule of law—Bangladesh compared with other countries 14
1.5d Government effectiveness—Bangladesh compared with
other countries 14
1.5e Political stability—Bangladesh compared with
other countries 15
1.5f Voice and accountability—Bangladesh compared
with other countries 15
2.1 Total number of migrant workers from Bangladesh,
1976–2013 59
2.2 Migrant workers from Bangladesh by country of
destination, 1976–2013 59
2.3 Total volume of remittances, 1985–2013 60
2.4 Remittances to Bangladesh by country of origin, 2008–2013 60