Bangladesh on a New Journey

Bangladesh on a New Journey
Author: Sreeradha Datta
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2024-01-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 9356404232

This volume contributes to understanding Bangladesh's growth story, as it celebrates 50 years of independence. The fastest growing South Asian state is being recognised as an important partner and model case study with increasing global relevance by world powers. Sreeradha Datta reviews many of its critical bilateral relationships, as well as its expanding influence in the region and world beyond, enabling an understanding of how Bangladesh's growth trajectory complements and informs its foreign policy aims. The volume has a mixture of thematic and bilateral chapters, and includes the active Bangladeshi diaspora population and its influence on the country's unfolding narrative. Datta features the viewpoints of key Bangladeshi policy makers; expert takes on how the world is engaging with Bangladesh; and covers the growing salience of Bangladesh's foreign policy, reflecting its new acquired economic status.

A Journey to the 21st Century Education

A Journey to the 21st Century Education
Author: Alfredo Hernando
Publisher: Fundación Telefónica
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2016-01-20
Genre: Education
ISBN:

Information Technologies are transforming education, shaping new ways to work in the classroom, new ways of searching information and collaborative learning, which demand new skills. A Journey to the 21st Century Education is a guide for educational innovation explorers in which Alfredo Hernando helps us to discover the most innovative schools of the world. Besides showing new educational methodologies, this book invites the reader to take its own trip to innovation through 80 specific actions.

Fifty Years of Bangladesh

Fifty Years of Bangladesh
Author: Rounaq Jahan
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2023-11-30
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1000998614

Fifty Years of Bangladesh portrays the multi-faceted dimensions of Bangladesh’s development journey, its economic and social transformation and political and cultural contestations. The book presents new empirical data supplemented with critical analysis of processes, actors and actions that have been the drivers of Bangladesh’s transformation and offers new ways of understanding Bangladesh. Organized in six sections, the book provides a multi-disciplinary, holistic and interrelated narrative of the Bangladesh story covering its economic and social transformation, the political history and changing cultural landscapes. It presents new empirical data and proposes new theoretical and analytical frameworks to explain the country’s complex and paradoxical developments. Capturing the vast landscape of changes that have taken place in different sectors of Bangladesh during the last fifty years, the contributors analyse the variety of Bangladesh’s experiences, its achievements as well as the shortfalls and mistakes. They propose new models and perspectives to ground Bangladesh’s developments, identify persistent and emerging challenges and suggest ways forward. A valuable addition to scholarship on Bangladesh, this book can be used as a reference in universities, research institutions and international development agencies interested in Development Studies, South Asian Studies and studies of the Global South.

The History of Bangladesh

The History of Bangladesh
Author: Einar Felix Hansen
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-09-15
Genre:
ISBN:

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the captivating pages of "The History of Bangladesh." In this amazing text-only masterpiece, you'll be transported through the annals of a nation that carries within its borders a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural splendor. Delve into the depths of ancient civilizations that once flourished along the banks of the Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers. Traverse the epochs of the Pala Dynasty's cultural renaissance and the Mughal Empire's influence that shaped the course of Bengal's destiny. Explore the tales of resistance, rebellion, and resilience during the colonial era and the remarkable journey towards independence. Experience the vibrant cultural heritage that weaves together literature, art, architecture, and cuisine, reflecting the spirit of a diverse nation. Immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of tea gardens, bustling cities, and serene coastlines that paint the canvas of Bangladesh's geography. Whether you're an avid history enthusiast, a curious traveler, or simply someone eager to understand a nation's essence, "The History of Bangladesh" promises an immersive experience. It's a treasure trove of knowledge, a captivating narrative, and a testament to the power of human stories. As you turn the pages of this book, you'll find yourself captivated by the stories, intrigued by the insights, and inspired by the remarkable journey of Bangladesh. Don't miss the chance to add this text-only gem to your collection, and let its words transport you to a world of discovery, understanding, and awe-inspiring narratives.

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib and the Present Bangladesh

Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib and the Present Bangladesh
Author: Muhammad Sayadur Rahman
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 221
Release: 2023-11-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000970728

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, known as Bangabandhu by his followers/countrymen, is the most prominent political figure in the emergence of Bangladesh. Bangabandhu transcended his contemporaries and even his political mentors considering the impact he had on the creation of the new nation-state. This book presents a comprehensive overview of the leadership and legacy of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib in the framing of modern Bangladesh. It discusses themes like the formation of Bangladesh; the Bengali nationalist movement; Bangabandhu and his political socialization; Bangabandhu’s political and administrative philosophy and his economic and developmental thoughts. Topical and lucid, this book is a must-read for scholars and researchers of Political Science, South Asian Politics, South Asian History, Political Leadership, Political Sociology and also for the Bangladeshi diaspora.

The Economic Development of Bangladesh in the Asian Century

The Economic Development of Bangladesh in the Asian Century
Author: Quamrul Alam
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2020-11-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 100022273X

This book explains the macro-drivers of growth behind the economic development of Bangladesh. Few countries in the developing world have shown as exciting a promise of economic prosperity as Bangladesh. The promising nature of the Bangladeshi economy raises interesting questions pertaining to whether good governance may lead to sustained economic growth. This book looks at the strategic interventions on macro-level, specifically the policy interventions. This book will be a useful reference to making sense how economic transformation can be strengthened through state-sponsored activities and how states can inculcate a culture of innovation which can be regarded as one of the underpinnings of economic growth.

A History of Bangladesh

A History of Bangladesh
Author: Willem van Schendel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 459
Release: 2020-07-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108620337

Bangladesh did not exist as an independent state until 1971. Willem van Schendel's state-of-the-art history navigates the extraordinary twists and turns that created modern Bangladesh through ecological disaster, colonialism, partition, a war of independence and cultural renewal. In this revised and updated edition, Van Schendel offers a fascinating and highly readable account of life in Bangladesh over the last two millennia. Based on the latest academic research and covering the numerous historical developments of the 2010s, he provides an eloquent introduction to a fascinating country and its resilient and inventive people. A perfect survey for travellers, expats, students and scholars alike.