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The rise of interest politics in Bangladesh

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The urban political elite in Bangladesh has discouraged the emergence of interest groups and their participation in the political process. Hence, interest groups such as the student community and trade unions have resorted to violence in order to be heard. The indigenous business community of Bangladesh has become increasingly politicized since its emergence in 1971. In Dec 1994, the business community for the first time influenced a decision to end the 10-months long political crisis. The rise of interest politics augers well for the development of effective governance in Bangladesh.

Analysis, Political activity, Business associations, Commercial associations, Pressure groups, Special interest groups

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Bangladesh in 1996: the 25th year of independence

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1996 was characterized by political upheaval and economic problems even as Bangladesh celebrated its 25 years of independence. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party government resigned, the Awami League was restored to power, a military coup was staged and two elections were held in three months. New Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wazed, however, fulfilled her promise during the election campaigns that she would improve regional relations with China, India and Pakistan. In Oct. 1996 she also travelled to New York for the UN General Assembly meeting and to discuss trade with US.

Economic development, International relations, Wazed, Hasina, Sheik

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Bangladesh in 1997: the honeymoon is over

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Opposition parties in Bangladesh renewed their efforts to oust the Awami League government, signifying the end of its rule after only more than a year. Their protests were prompted by civic and economic problems that triggered unrest in many sectors, such as a lackluster economy, power outages and after-effects of the Nov 1996 collapse of the Dhaka Stock Exchange. The Bangladesh economy was just beginning to recover from the political turbulence prior to the Jun 1996 elections. Foreign investment remained sluggish due to red tape and lack of infrastructure, among others.

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