A History of Bangladesh
A History of Bangladesh

Author: Willem van Schendel

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2020-07-02

Total Pages: 459

ISBN-13: 1108620337

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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.

Works Program in East Pakistan - a Case Study
Works Program in East Pakistan - a Case Study

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Published: 1968

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Case study of East Pakistan (later Bangladesh) as an example of a public works programme for rural development - covers development of the works programme, vocational training of workers, evaluation of the programme, the irrigation programme, efforts to relieve unemployment, etc. ILO mentioned.

Pakistan Under Bhutto, 1971–1977
Pakistan Under Bhutto, 1971–1977

Author: Shahid Javed Burki

Publisher: Springer

Published: 1988-11-01

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1349195294

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An updated and revised account of economic and political decision-making in Pakistan during 1971-77 under the leadership of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. Questioning the reasons for Bhutto's reversal of policy in 1974, the author argues that Bhutto's actions were influenced by prominent social groups.