Popular perceptions of a state's legitimacy are inextricably bound to its ability to rule. Vast
military and material reserves cannot counter the power of a citizen's belief, and the more …

This title was first published in 2002: This comprehensive account of the growth, decline and
resurgence of parliament in Bangladesh examines the'new'parliament that have been …

This title was first published in 2001. Rigging elections in favour of those in power has
become a common practice in Bangladesh. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter focuses on the …

Peaceful legal and political 'changing of the guards' is taken for granted in developed
democracies, but is not evident everywhere. As a relatively new democracy, marred by long …

Electoral corruption has in recent times gained popularity as a field of research among
political scientists and election-watchers because of its negative influence on the …

The transition to democracy in bangladesh after the overthrow of the authoritarian regime in
1990 began with the formation of a non-political caretaker administration (NCA) to prepare …

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is a biggest religion-based political party in Bangladesh. It is
not only a party but also an ideological movement and an Islamic organisation. It aspires to …

This study attempts at analysing the recent trends of local government elections in
Bangladesh. In this regard, the study mainly focuses on the personal profile of winners …

The principal question I address in the dissertation is why party systems stabilize rapidly in
some emerging democracies but remain volatile in others. I answer this question by …

The image of Bangladesh of being a 'moderate Muslim country'was tarnished at the turn of
the 20th century. The country known for its Sufi Islam was witnessing a spurt of Islamic …