Political Islam and governance in Bangladesh
By: edited by Ali Riaz and C. Christine Fair.
Contributors: Riaz, Ali.; Fair, C. Christine.
Series: Routledge contemporary South Asia series
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 186
ISBN-13: 9780415576734; 9780203845301
Subjects: Islamic fundamentalism -- Bangladesh; Islam and politics -- Bangladesh; Islam and culture -- Bangladesh; Bangladesh -- Politics and government -- 1971-
Description: This book provides a broad-ranging analysis of the growth and impact of "political Islam" in Bangladesh, and reactions to it. Grounded in empirical data, experts examine the changing character of Bangladeshi politics since 1971, with particular focus on the convergence of governance, Islamism and militancy. It is a timely, incisive and original examination of the rise of political Islam and Islamic militancy in Bangladesh.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.