Bangladesh's Economic and Social Progress: From a Basket Case to a Development Model

摘要

The book is a comprehensive yet crisp analysis of the trajectory Bangladesh has navigated since its independence. The author has assigned the title "From a Basket Case to a Development Model" for the economic and social progress the country has made across the timeline, and rightly so. The book is organized into six parts. The 1st part introduces the reader to the economic and social accomplishments of Bangladesh in the recent years. In doing so, the author makes a quick reference to the key statistics of Bangladesh's economy. The 1st part brings out the development model of Bangladesh's economy. The 2nd part designs the molds in which Bangladesh's economy thrives. It sheds light on the features of the economy that give the country's development a unique look. The 3rd part of the book makes way for the reader to look into the financial sector of Bangladesh's economy. This is obvious from the substantial evidence provided in the chapters on the porous nature of the economy. The seating of remittances in the overall development of Bangladesh's economy makes it particularly gripping. The 4th part of the book publishes a detailed role of different economic sectors in the development of Bangladesh. Furthermore, it provides substance on the rural economy, apart from the vital role played by garment manufacturing in the development boom of Bangladesh. A futuristic glance at the engineering sector becomes an engaging chapter in the book. The 5th part maneuvers the role of government and civil society, especially the NGOs, in building the path of development Bangladesh now waltzes around. The important role of NGOs in the country's development which has largely diversified from mere rehabilitation to assistance in economic, social, and political development has been widely discussed. Also, the special role played by the NGOs in tackling the Rohingya crisis of 2017 builds this part of the book. The book essentially provides answers to the development miracle of Bangladesh in the light of the government-binding approaches. Lastly, the 6th part of the book concludes the discussion along with the challenges to the present development trajectory.