The characteristics of a political settlement allow us to analyse the dynamics of institutional and policy evolution and their associated developmental outcomes. Four phases in the evolution of the political settlement in Bangladesh are identified, corresponding to the periods of military...

Bangladesh and Pakistan had very divergent experiences with aid after 1971. Politics in Pakistan was less inclusive in terms of opportunities for intermediate class political entrepreneurs. In this context, the significant role of military aid to Pakistan had very negative effects on its...

By analysing the data for 1963/64-1976/77, the authors attempt to study the pattern of income distribution and poverty in Bangladesh and compare the socio-economic status of the country in mid-1970s with other developing countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. They demonstrate that there...