This monograph analyzes development through an examination of those class relations and how they are situated vis-à-vis the politics of development and economic globalization in Bangladesh, and how they shape aid delivery mechanisms and aid recipients’ choices in participating in such program.

Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Development, Political Economy, and Neoliberalism.- Chapter 3: Neoliberalism, Class Structures and Politics of Development in Bangladesh.- Chapter 4: Neoliberalism, Infrastructure and Philosophical Poverty.- Chapter 5: Neoliberalism, Islam and Intolerance.- Chapter 06: Neoliberalism and the Political Economy of Bangladesh Military.- Chapter 7: Conclusion.

“Very few studies have endeavoured to explore how neoliberal policies of the Bangladeshi state impacted institutions such as education and military, contributed to the othering in social milieu, and shaped the daily lives of the people. Mustahid untangles this relationship, analyzes them in-depth and challenges the conventional wisdom. Empirical data gathered from long field research has been weaved with the theoretical insights and offers a unique perspective.” — Ali Riaz, Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Illinois State University, and President of the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) “Bangladesh has long been viewed as a donor darling in the international aid industry and a crucible for development programs, policies, and non-governmental organizations, yet poverty and inequality persists. Husain’s book examines this puzzle and offers a theoretically rich and original interpretation of the history of development in Bangladesh and how the interplay of development, neoliberalism and Islamism have shaped the evolution of the Bangladeshi state, society, and economy in recent years.” — Liam Swiss, President, Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID) “A brilliant piece of scholarship! In juxtaposing the country at the crossroads of globalization with machinations by international and local interest groups, Mustahid has beautifully illustrated the complexity of the neoliberal problem.” —Taj Hashmi, author of Fifty Years of Bangladesh, 1971-2021 This monograph explores dual hegemony and the politics of development in Bangladesh. The interdisciplinary research covers thematic areas of development, Islam-neoliberalism, and military’s private sector engagements. This book is of interest to scholars of development studies, political Islam, and security studies, including terrorism and the politics of South Asia. Mustahid Husain is a scholar based at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

“There is a growing interest on the complex relationship between Bangladesh’s ostensible economic growth and persistent poverty and growing disparity. However, very few studies have endeavored to explore how neoliberal policies of the Bangladeshi state has impacted institutions such education and military, contributed to the othering in social milieu, and shaped the daily lives of the people. Development, Neoliberalism, and Islamism in South Asia: The Case of Bangladesh untangles this relationship, analyzes them in-depth and challenges the conventional wisdom. Empirical data gathered from long field research has been weaved with the theoretical insights and offers a unique perspective.” (Ali Riaz  is a Distinguished Professor of Political Science, Illinois State University, and President of the American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS).)“This book by Mustahid Husain is a brilliant piece of scholarship, so precise but useful! The author suggests that "understanding the production of poverty" in Bangladesh is the key to understanding why despite the neoliberal economic policy, the country stagnates. In juxtaposing the country at the crossroads of Globalization with machinations by international and local interest groups, he has beautifully illustrated the complexity of the problem. The study shows that superstructure development is elusive without corresponding infrastructure development.” (Taj Hashmi, retired Professor of History & Security Studies, and author of Fifty Years of Bangladesh, 1971-2021)“Bangladesh has long been viewed as a donor darling in the international aid industry and a crucible for development programs, policies, and non-governmental organizations, yet poverty and inequality persists. Husain’s book examines this puzzle and offers a theoretically rich and original interpretation of the history of development in Bangladesh and how the interplay of development neoliberalism and Islamism have shaped the evolution of the Bangladeshi state, society, and economy in recent years. This book provides an accessible and comprehensive overview of development in Bangladesh which will appeal to students and researchers alike.” (Liam Swiss, President, Canadian Association for the Study of International Development (CASID))

Offers an incisive view into the politics of development and religion in Bangladesh through neo-liberalism Demonstrates how major political parties have mainstreamed political Islam in the country Explores dual hegemony and the politics of development in Bangladesh

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