Local Government in Bangladesh

Contents: Preface. 1. Local government in Bangladesh: a short introduction. 2. Evolution of local government in Bangladesh. 3. Structure and composition of local government bodies in Bangladesh. 4. Functions of local government bodies in Bangladesh. 5. Local government finance in Bangladesh. 6. Personnel system in local government in Bangladesh. 7. Relations between national and local governments in Bangladesh. 8. Local government in Bangladesh: leading issues and major challenges. 9. Local government in Bangladesh: concluding remarks. Annexures. Bibliography. Index.

"This is undoubtedly the most authoritative book on local government in Bangladesh. It\'s comprehensive approach, analytical rigour, quality and currency of information have contributed to making it a recommended textbook in several universities both at home and abroad. It consists of four parts, namely theoretical perspectives on local government and decentralisation, evolution of local government in Bangladesh since the ancient times, the current practice of local government (embracing structure and composition, functions, finance, personnel and relations with the central government) and leading issues and major challenges facing local government in Bangladesh. Divided into nine chapters, and containing a rich bibliography, informative annexures and a number of organograms, this book has been revised and enlarged now for the third time in order to take stock of the changes that have taken place over time.

 It is essential reading for all development practitioners, researchers, students of politics, civil servants and politicians." (jacket)