Political Regimes and Paradigms in Bangladesh

Abstract

When scholars, stakeholders, and the international community consider revitalizing democracy in Bangladesh a terrific challenge, the substantive question arises: did the country hold democracy in the true sense under any regime? Throughout its long political history, it has attained some structural democracy, but it still falls short of institutional democratic standards. Following a glorious, challenging, and victorious struggle for independence, it underwent post-independence governance, military dictatorship, and the democratic movement that resulted in structural democracy and “particracy.” The essay offers a comprehensive examination and critique of the politicxal regime’s perspectives in Bangladesh with respect to this issue. This article helps readers better comprehend Bangladesh’s governance, political and democratic processes, and development phenomena under different regimes.