Bangladesh: Background and U.S. Relations

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Abstract:

Bangladesh the former East Pakistan gained its independence in 1971, following India s intervention in a rebellion against West Pakistan currently called Pakistan. Democratic elections in 1991 ended two decades of authoritarian rule in Dhaka. The Bangladesh National Party BNP, which leads the ruling coalition, and the leading opposition party, the Awami League AL, traditionally have dominated Bangladeshi politics. The BNP is led by Prime Minister Khaleda Zia while the AL is led by Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh has been a largely moderate and democratic country. This status is increasingly under threat from a combination of political violence, weak governance, poverty, corruption, and rising Islamist militancy. When in opposition, both parties have sought to regain control of the government through demonstrations, labor strikes, and transport blockades.

Author(s):
Vaughn, Bruce
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0020

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RL33646
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_8.1.3_Influence Adversary and Competitor Audiences; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_8.1.1_Inform Domestic and Foreign Audiences; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1_Information Transport
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*UNITED STATES, *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, *BANGLADESH, INDIA, POLITICAL SCIENCE, DEMOCRACY, ELECTIONS, POLITICAL REVOLUTION, INTERVENTION, PAKISTAN
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science
Report Date:
2006 Sep 07
Creation Date:
2007 Feb 21