{"product_id":"bangladesh-at-50-development-and-challenges-9789390122608","title":"Bangladesh at 50: Development and Challenges","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): S. Narayan and Sreeradha Datta\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt present, Bangladesh is one of the fastest growing economies in Asia, which has transitioned to a middle-income country, progressing significantly in terms of both development and social welfare parameters. Recognised as a multi-party democracy, Bangladesh has improved its energy and transport sectors, maintained better human development indicators than its neighbours, and lifted a substantial section of its population from abject poverty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBangladesh at 50 traces the country’s history since 1971, while also commenting on the possible concerns that societal, political and institutional structures are likely to face in the future. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe chapters study Bangladesh's relationship with the world and with India; the role played by multilateral funding agencies and the success of two major NGOs, the Grameen Bank and BRAC; the development of trade and exports as well as the garment industry; issues related to the environment and water; and Islamisation and militancy, along with the role of women in society. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTogether, they tell the story of Bangladesh from different perspectives while recognising the fault lines created by religious extremism in a fractured polity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orient Blackswan Pvt Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45616486187159,"sku":"9789390122608","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9789390122608.webp?v=1769294920","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/bangladesh-at-50-development-and-challenges-9789390122608","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}