Governance for development : [electronic resource] political and administrative reforms in Bangladesh / S. Nazrul Islam.

Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; 1 Objectives, Concepts, and Overview; 2 Bangladesh Politics: A Brief History; 3 Salient Features of Bangladesh Politics; 4 Approaches to Improving Bangladesh Politics; 5 Proportional Election as a Way to Stabilize Democracy in Bangladesh; 6 Reduction of the Government Term for Stable Democracy; 7 Governance and Civil Service in Bangladesh; 8 Salary Rationalization as Key to Effective Civil Administration; 9 Prospects of Reforms; Notes; Bibliography; Index.

Analyzing Bangladesh's governance problems and drawing insights that will be relevant to other developing countries, this book sharpens our understanding of governance and suggests political and administrative reforms to improve governance and facilitate faster development.