Bangladesh: Growth Amidst Turmoil

This chapter examines Bangladesh's remarkable economic transformation post-independence, highlighting its shift from agriculture to a thriving urban economy despite facing political instability. It explores the pivotal role of NGOs, the booming garment industry, and women's participation in the workforce, while raising concerns about the sustainability of economic progress in an undemocratic political climate. Activism for voting rights and genuine democracy emerges as a response to the pervasive oppression, reflecting the younger generation's discontent with political dynamics.