Resistance to administrative reform in Bangladesh, 1972-1987: INTRODUCTION

Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation on the 16 December, 1971 after a bloody nine month war of national liberation which saw the dismemberment of the State of Pakistan. The independence not only brought joy to the hearts of the millions of Bangladeshis but, at the same time, placed a rather h...

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Published in:Public administration and development 1989-06, Vol.9 (3), p.301
Main Author: MOHAMMAD MOHABBAT KHAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrative reform
Civil service
Committees
Political leadership
Power
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Summary:Bangladesh emerged as an independent nation on the 16 December, 1971 after a bloody nine month war of national liberation which saw the dismemberment of the State of Pakistan. The independence not only brought joy to the hearts of the millions of Bangladeshis but, at the same time, placed a rather heavy burden on the elected political leadership and civil servants to rebuild a nation ravaged by war. Almost every aspect of national life needed assistance. The nation's economy was at a standstill, stock of essential goods was meagre, roads and bridges had been either destroyed or were in a poor condition, and the millions of refugees who crossed over to India during...
ISSN:0271-2075
1099-162X