Electoral Corruption in Bangladesh

List of contents

Contents: Elections and electoral corruption: an introduction; Political change and developments in Bangladesh; Problems of democratization before independence (1947-1970); Military rule, elections and civilianization; Electoral politics and corruption under civilian rule; Caretaker governments and the myth of free elections; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.

About the author

Muhammad Yeahia Akhter, University of Chittagong, Bangladesh

Summary

This title was first published in 2001. Muhammad Yeahia Akter presents an analysis of electoral corruption in Bangladesh, providing a comprehensive source of information for politicians, electoral officials and academics of politics and development.

Additional text

’Corruption has been identified as the most formidable problems faced by governments of developing nations. Anyone interested in understanding electoral politics and the problems that impede the process of governance in Bangladesh should find this book essential reading.’ Ahmed Shafiqul Huque, City University, Hong Kong ’...well-researched and well-argued...’ The Daily Star, Bangladesh

Product details

• Authors: Muhammad Akhter, Muhammad Yeahia Akhter
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2017
• EAN: 9781138706842
• ISBN: 978-1-138-70684-2
• No. of pages: 306
• Series: Routledge Revivals; Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science; HISTORY / Military / General, Politics & government, Warfare & defence, Politics and government, Warfare and defence, Elections & referenda, Elections and referenda / suffrage, Bangladesh;Electoral;Corruption