Bangladesh; from nadir to zenith in 47 years

Book Name;

Politics and Governance in Bangladesh; an uncertain landscape.

Editors;

· Ipshita Basu

· Joe Devine

· Geof Wood

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Bangladesh since its independence in 1971 had a chequered history of political and economic development. But the plus point of this country was meeting the MDGs goals as set by UNO and alleviating poverty among its people.

Recently in the Karachi Center for Foreign Relations, Bangladeshi Deputy High Commissioner Mahboob-ul-Alam said that Bangladesh is certainly a successful case study for other countries of the region in reducing their poverty and using their human capital for development.

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Henry Kissinger derogatory remarks (1974) about the country poverty and helpless future depending only international aid now in the 21st century proved to be totally wrong. The “Bottomless Basket” of 33 years ago is now a case study for all to follow and study.

The UNESCO Banga Bandhu Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman International Prize for Comprehensive Economy (2021) was awarded to the Motiv Creations of Uganda for developing and promoting the knowledge or creative based economy in their country, Uganda.

The Prize is financed by the government of Bangladesh. It is a tribute to the Father of Nation, Sheikh Mujib-ur-Rahman, Banga Bandhu, on the Golden Jubilee of the country independence.

The five sectioned book deals with

· Political settlements

· Elite and deep state structure

· Citizenship and value.

· Civil society, local context and political change

· Informality and accountability

The 8 chaptered book is a collection of expert essays and opinions on the once despised bottomless basket of Asia into a featured success story of UNO.

A good read for those strategizing for development and success of their country on the case study of Bangladesh.