Fundamentalism in Bangladesh: Its Impact on India

Contents: Preface. 1. Introduction. 2. Economy and polity. 3. Advent of Islam in Bangladesh. 4. Rise of political and militant Islam. 5. Impact on India. 6. Future envisioned. Bibliography. Index.

"This book is a well-documented research work on the rise of Islamic Fundamentalism in Bangladesh in the recent years and its consequential impact on India. It has covered a number of relevant issues such as the birth of Bangladesh which demolished the \'Two-Nation Theory\', the rise of political and militant Islam during various phases and factors contributing to it, its fallout in the domestic politics in Bangladesh, and its impact on India. The book offers a set of policy prescriptions to deal with India\'s uneasy relationship with Bangladesh and to promote a workable and mutually beneficial partnership." (jacket)