Electoral Corruption in Bangladesh
By: Muhammad Yeahia Akhter
Edition: First edition.
Series: Routledge Revivals
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Published: 2017
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 306
ISBN-13: 9781315201597
Subjects: Elections; Corrupt practices; Politics and government; Corruption électorale; Politique et gouvernement; POLITICAL SCIENCE; Political Freedom & Security; International Security; Political Process; General
Description: "This title was first published in 2001. Rigging elections in favour of those in power has become a common practice in Bangladesh. Muhammad Yeahia Akhter focuses on the significance of elections in this ostensibly democratic state and portrays how electoral corruption has damaged the process of democratic consolidation. The author reveals the failure of both civilian and military governments to obtain democratic legitimacy and/or credibility through free and fair elections. The study examines the relatively democratic, but largely non-transparent nature of electioneering under non-partisan caretaker governments. The study provides a source of understanding of fair electoral process for the politicians and electoral officials in Bangladesh and other democratizing polities. It provides valuable information to the policy makers and practitioners in order to reform the electoral process in Bangladesh and in other similar countries."--Provided by publisher
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1 Elections and Electoral Corruption: An Introduction; title: chapter 2 Political Change and Developments in Bangladesh; title: chapter 3 Problems of Democratisation Before Independence (1947-1970); title: chapter 4 Military Rule, Elections and Civilianisation; title: chapter 5 Electoral Politics and Corruption Under Civilian Rule; title: chapter 6 Caretaker Governments and the Myth of Free Elections; title: chapter 7 Conclusion.