Political Islam and Governance in Bangladesh

This book provides a broad-ranging analysis of the growth and impact of "e;political Islam"e; in Bangladesh, and reactions to it. Grounded in empirical data, experts examine the changing character of Bangladeshi politics since 1971, with particular focus on the convergence of governance, Islamism and militancy. It is a timely, incisive and original examination of the rise of political Islam and Islamic militancy in Bangladesh.