Bangladesh in 2013

Bangladesh in 2013 exhibited intense political polarization that was both frustrating and ominous. Several factors exacerbated political tensions in the country including the war crimes trial and disagreements relating to the caretaker government. Judgments and rulings by the courts also fed the for...

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Published in:Asian survey 2014-02, Vol.54 (1), p.190-198
Main Author: Ahmad, Ahrar
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Bangladesh in 2013 exhibited intense political polarization that was both frustrating and ominous. Several factors exacerbated political tensions in the country including the war crimes trial and disagreements relating to the caretaker government. Judgments and rulings by the courts also fed the forces of political turmoil. The economic situation was relatively good but faced increasingly difficult challenges. In terms of international relations, particularly with India and the U.S., the year was unproductive.
ISSN:0004-4687
1533-838X
DOI:10.1525/as.2014.54.1.190