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    • Welcome Note:

    • Dear Beloved Students

      “Successful and unsuccessful people do not vary greatly in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential.” – John Maxwell

      “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison

      "Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford

      Hope you will enjoy with me with the Course ‘Bangladesh Studies’!!!


    • ABOUT ME

    I was born & brought up in a middle-class Muslim family at Dhaka, Bangladesh. Being the youngest member of my family, I enjoyed every opportunity to be spoiled by the unconditional love of my parents and siblings. Taking full advantage of those love around me, I turned-out as a passionate young man who can afford to run after his dreams (no matter how crazy or unrealistic they are!).

    I completed my secondary education from Kurmitola High School and higher secondary from Milestone College under Business Studies discipline with flying colors. Then my academic interest got gravitated from Business Studies to the department of International Relations, University of Dhaka where I successfully completed my B.S.S. and M.S.S. as one of the toppers of my batch.

    I consider myself exceedingly privileged to get in touch with not just good but some GREAT teachers who inspired me to choose teaching as a lifestyle. The credit goes to my respected teachers who made me capable enough to start teaching at the Daffodil International University after completing my M.S.S. degree. I am currently working there as a Lecturer at the Department of Development Studies under the Faculty of Humanities & Social Science.

    Md. Al-Amin
    Md. Al-Amin
    Lecturer, Department of Development Studies
    Daffodil International University
    Permanent Campus:  Room No. 1201 A, 11th Floor, Lift-11, Administrative Building: 04, Datta Para, Ashulia, Savar, Dhaka.
    Mobile: +880168 0966953
    Email: mdalamin.ds0019.c@diu.edu.bd & md.alamin46@gmail.com  

    Course Information

    GED 121: Bangladesh Studies
    Credit Hrs.: 3 (Theory, 3 contact hours per week)
    Prerequisite: No

      • Course Objectives and Outcomes

        This is a multidisciplinary course designed to equip students with the knowledge about focal themes relating to Bangladesh. The first theme is the inevitability of the emergence of Bangladesh as a state entity in the context of a long historical background and the second theme draws attention to the experience of Bangladesh in governance and democratization. The course contents are arranged and presented in a way that avoid unnecessary factual details & intricate academic jargon but rather emphasizes on major themes and concepts. Through this course the students will learn about the ideology, people, land, origin, ecological setting, resources, government, constitution, politics, administration, economy, and society of Bangladesh. The students attending this course are expected to be made aware of the past and present of Bangladesh for the enlargement of their knowledge to face the challenges of 21st century.

      • Marks Distribution

        Marking Area
        Allocation of marks

        Class attendance
        Assignment
        Presentation 
        Quizzes 
        Midterm Test

         07
         05
         08
         15
         25

        Final Examination

         40

        Total Marks

        100


      • Syllabus and Lecture Plan

        • Lecture:1 Introduction to the Course
        Lecture: 2-3 Bangladesh: Geography, Demography, Government and Administration, and Social Stratification & Cultural Traits
        Lecture: 4-5 Origin of the name of Bangladesh, Bangla Language & People of Bangladesh
        Lecture: 6 Class Test-1 and Review of the Previous Chapters
        Lecture: 7-8 Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh
        Lecture: 9-10 Constitution of Bangladesh
        Lecture: 11 Class Test-2 and Review of the previous chapters
        Lecture: 12 Assignment 
        Lecture: 13 Presentation
        Lecture: 14 Midterm Examination
        Lecture: 15 Historical Background of Bangladesh (Language Movement and Various Discrimination towards East Pakistan)
        Lecture: 16 Historical Background of Bangladesh (Six Points Program and Liberation War of Bangladesh)  
        Lecture: 17 Economy of Bangladesh
        Lecture: 18 Class Test-3 and Review of the previous chapters
        Lecture: 19 Industrial Sectors of Bangladesh
        Lecture: 20 Environmental degradation & Climate Change: Bangladesh perspective
        Lecture: 21 Urbanization and Rural Development of Bangladesh
        Lecture: 22 Final Examination



      •  Review of the Final Examination Syllabus and Evaluation of the Course Teacher


      • General Guidelines

        • Students must go through lecture wise materials and videos before joining an online live class
        • Q/A session will be conducted during the beginning of the live class 
        • Active participation will be considered for bonus marks
        • Students have the opportunity to ask his/her teacher after completing the live session 
        • Completing a session students will play a learning Game like Kahoot (MCQ/True and False)
        • Students will participate in every Q/A session designed by the course taught at the end of class
        • Q and A forum will be created just after every class for peer learning or self-learning as named "Discussion session".

    Recommended Books and Periodical for Bangladesh Studies: 

    1. Ausamapta Atmajiboni (The Unfinished Memoirs), Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, The University Press Limited, 2012.

    2. Bangladesh Revised -A Comprehensive Study of an Asian Nation, Muhamad Ruhul Amin, OSDER Publications; October-2010.

    3. Banglapeadia, National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Volume-1 to 10, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, March 2003.

    4. History of Bangladesh (1704-1947), edited by- Sirajul Islam, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, and Vol-1 & 3, 1992.

    5. Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh Perspectives, Md. Abul Halim, Rico Printers, Dhaka, 2003.

    6. Bangladesh Studies: Politics, Administration, Rural Development and Foreign  Policy, Edited by- Mohammad Mohabbat Khan & Syed Anwar Husain, Center for    Administrative Studies, 1985.

    7. Bangladesh, On the Threshold of the Twenty-first Century; Edited by-A.M. Chowdhury & Fakrul Alam, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, 2002.

    8.  Socio-Economic Condition in Bangladesh, Chowdhury Tamzid Ahmed, Tapan  Prakashon, Dhaka.

    9. The Politics of Nationalism: The Case of the CHT, Bangladesh, Amena Mohsin, University Press Limited, Dhaka, 1997.

    10. Bangladesh: Emergence of a Nation, Muhith, A.M.A. Bangladesh Books International, Dhaka, 1978

    11. Bangladesher Itihash, Dr. M. Abdur Rahim, Dr. Abdul Momin Chowdhury, Dr. A.B.M. Mahmood and Dr. Sirajul Islam, Nawroze Kitabistan, Dhaka-1000

    12. Bangladesh Economic Review Report, Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh.

    13.   Kapur, A. C. (2009). Principles of Political Sciences, Chand Publisher.

    14.   Alan, B. (1977). Modern Politics and Government, London: Macmillan Press.

    15.   Jahan, R. (ed), (1994). Bangladesh Politics: Problems and Issues, University Press Limited, Dhaka.



  • Edit Lecture 1: Introduction to the Course

    • Lecture Content

      Course Content, Course Objectives, Course Approach, Course Methodology, Marks Distribution, Assessment and evaluation, Course outcomes.


    • Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

      • Explore the objectives of this course and investigate the key issues of course outline
      • Demonstrate the course approach and illustrate the way of teaching and learning
      • Analyze the rules and regulations and identify some references for readings


  • Lecture 2-3 : Geography, Demography, Government, and Socio-cultural aspect of BD

      • Lecture Content

        Geography and Demographical features of Bangladesh, Social Stratification and its History, Form of Government & Administration pattern of Bangladesh, Cultural Traits and practices of Bangladesh


      • Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

        • Explore a brief introduction of Bangladesh
        • Identify the prime geographical and demographical features of Bangladesh
        • Analyze the crucial socio-cultural spectrums or indicators of Bangladesh
        • Identify the organs of the government and administration pattern of Bangladesh
        • Discuss the cultural evolution and various festivals of Bangladesh

    • References

      • Bangladesh Revised -A Comprehensive Study of an Asian Nation, Muhamad Ruhul Amin
      • Bangladesh, On the Threshold of the Twenty-first Century; Edited by-A.M. Chowdhury
      • Banglapeadia, National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh.
      • Statistical Pocket Book. Dhaka: Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS),GoB.
      • Socio-Economic Condition in Bangladesh, Chowdhury Tamzid Ahmed, Tapan Prakashon, Dhaka.

  • Lecture: 4-5 Origin of the name of Bangladesh, Bangla Language & People of Bangladesh

      • Lecture Content

        Anthropology as a brach of social science, Origin of the human being, Reasons for migration, Evolution of the people of Bangladesh, Development trend of the name of Bangladesh, and Bangla language.


      • Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

        • Investigate the origin of the name of Bangladesh
        • Identify the origin and identity of the People of Bangladesh

    • References:

      • Ausamapta Atmajiboni (Unfinished Memories), Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, The University Press Limited.
      • Bangladesh Revised -A Comprehensive Study of an Asian Nation, Muhamad Ruhul Amin
      • Banglapeadia, National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Volume-1 to 10, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
      • History of Bangladesh (1704-1947), edited by- Sirajul Islam
      • Bangladesher Itihash, Dr. M. Abdur Rahim, Dr. Abdul Momin Chowdhury, Dr. A.B.M. Mahmood and Dr. Sirajul Islam.

  • Lecture: 6 Quiz Test-1, Review of the previous Classes

    Dear Students,

    Answer the four questions (from lecture-1 to 5) in response to your first class test. If you have any queries, please let me know. 


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      Quiz Test 1 (Submit Your Writing Here)
      Opened: Thursday, 18 August 2022, 8:30 AM
      Closed: Thursday, 18 August 2022, 3:00 PM
      Students must
      Mark as done

  • Lecture: 7-8 Foreign Affairs in Bangladesh

      • Lecture Content

        Foreign policy, Objectives, and its importance, Principles, Essentials or determinants, Formal and informal organizations, Achievements of foreign policy, Problems and challenges, and some measures to strengthen the foreign policy

      • Learning Objectives and outcomes:

        • Understand the concept of  Foreign policy
        • Find out the prime objectives of Bangladesh foreign policy
        • Essentials or determinants of Bangladesh foreign policy
        • Investigate the role of various organizations in the decision-making process of Bangladesh
        • Identify the key principles of Bangladesh foreign policy
        • Explore the outcomes or development of foreign policy in the various regimes.
        • Examine some problems and challenges of Bangladesh foreign policy

    • References:
      • Padel, Ford, Norman J. and Lincoln George A. The Dynamics of International Politics
      • Haider, Zaglul. The Changing Pattern of Bangladesh Foreign Policy

  • Organs and Functions of the GoB

  • Edit Lecture: 09-10 Constitution of Bangladesh

      • Lecture Content 

        Constitution, typology of the constitution, the significance of it, essentials to make a good constitution, historical background of BD constitution, features of BD constitution, limitations, and amendments of it.


      • Learning Objectives and Outcomes

        • Define the concept of  constitution and its typology
        • Reveal the essentials for making a good constitution
        • Explore the historical background of the constitution of Bangladesh 
        • Identify some common features of the constitution of Bangladesh
        • Examine some problems in the study of the Constitution of Bangladesh
        • Investigate the key amendments of the Bangladesh constitution.

    • References:

      • Halim, M. A. Constitution, Constitutional Law and Politics: Bangladesh Perspectives
      • Banglapeadia, National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, Dhaka.
      • The Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh.


  • Lecture: 11 Assignment

    • Students will submit soft copy of assignment within the predefined deadline.
    • The presentation video need to be recorded and submitted to specified folder. 

  • Lecture 12 Presentation

  • Lecture 13 Midterm Examination

  • Lecture 14 Class Test 2 and Review of Previous chapters

    Follow the instructions given in the class.


  • Lecture 15 Class Test 3 and Review of Previous chapters

    Follow the instructions given in the class.

  • Lecture 16 Urbanization & Rural Development of Bangladesh

  • Lecture: 17 Historical Background of Bangladesh

    Language Movement and Various Discrimination Towards East Pakistan 

    • Lecture Content

      Language Movement, Steps of the  Language Movement, Achievement of the  Language Movement and Various Discrimination against East Pakistan. 


    • Learning Objectives and Outcomes
      1. Investigate the historical ground of the language movement
      2. Discuss different the phases of the language movement
      3. Understand the significance of the language movement
      4. Identify the massive discrimination against East Pakistan
      5. Find out the key aspiration of the six-point movement
      6. Examine the reasons behind the birth of Bangladesh


    • References

      • Ausamapta Atmajiboni (Unfinished Memories), Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, The University Press Limited, 2012.
      • Banglapeadia, National Encyclopedia of Bangladesh. Volume-1 to 10, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, March, 2003.
      • History of Bangladesh (1704-1947), edited by- Sirajul Islam, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh, and Vol-1 & 3, 1992.
      • Bangladesh: Emergence of a Nation, Muhith, A.M.A. Bangladesh Books International, Dhaka, 1978.
      • Bangladesher Itihash, Dr. M. Abdur Rahim, Dr. Abdul Momin Chowdhury, Dr. A.B.M. Mahmood and Dr. Sirajul Islam, Nawroze Kitabistan, Dhaka-1000.
      • “Ekattorer Dingulli”, Jahanara Imam, Shandhani Prakashani, 1986
      • Chorompotro, M A Akter Mukul, Annaya Publication

  • Lecture: 18 Historical Background of Bangladesh

  • Lecture: 19 Economy of Bangladesh

    Lecture Content

    Development trend of the economy of Bangladesh or Historical Background, Nature of the economy of BD, SDGs, Vision 2021, Planning & Budget, ECNEC, Blue Economy, Gig Economy, Privatization, Free market economy, Globalization, Problems, and Challenges of the economy of Bangladesh and its way out.



    o   Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

        • Evaluate the historical background of our economy
        • Examine the Economical nature of Bangladesh
        • Define development plan, SDGs and expectations of vision 2021
        • Compare and contrast among the role of various financial institutions (ECNEC)
        • Highlight the key steps of the budget-making process of Bangladesh 
        • Discuss the recent economic scenario of Bangladesh including Gig and Blue economy
        • Identify some common problems in the economic sector in Bangladesh & how to get rid of these problems.



    ·        References:

      • Socio-Economic Condition in Bangladesh, Chowdhury Tamzid Ahmed.
      • Bangladesh, On the Threshold of the Twenty-first Century; Edited by-A.M. Chowdhury & Fakrul Alam
      • Economic Review Report, Ministry of Finance, Government of Bangladesh.


  • Lecture 20: Industrial Sectors of Bangladesh

      • Lecture Content

    Development trend of Industrial Sectors, Contribution of Industrial sectors of Bangladesh, Problems & Challenges of the Industrial Sector of Bangladesh, and recommendations for the development.



      • Learning Objectives and Outcomes:

    §  Demonstrate the development trend of industrial sectors of Bangladesh

    §  Illustrate the common features and contribution of various industries e.g. RMG, ICT, Power, Telecommunication, Pharmaceutical and Other Industries

    §  Assess the common problems and challenges of these sectors and 

    §  Suggest some measures for effective development of the industrial sector



    • References:
      • Information Technology in Bangladesh by Dr. Jamilur Reza Choudhury, 2013.
      • Bangladesh Computer Council By Mahbubul Alam, 2013.
      • The Bangladesh Telecoms Sector: Challenges And Opportunities By Ifty Islam
      • Problems and Prospects of Telecommunication Sector of  Bangladesh By Ms. Farhana Zamil and Md. Miraj Hossen


  • Lecture 21: Environmental Degradation & Climate Change: Bangladesh perspective

  • Lecture-22 Final Assessment

    Dear Beloved Students,

    We will organize the Final examination from lectures 15, 16, 17, 19, 20, and 21.  You will be happy to know that it will be almost open-ended (40 marks) . If you have any queries, please let me know. 

    Your timely response will be highly appreciated!!!



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    Dear Beloved Students,

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  • Agriculture and Development

  • Organs and Functions of the Government

     The Constitution of Bangladesh provides for three organs - the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary - for ensuring accountability, transparency and checks and balances of the government. All the three organs function harmoniously.

  • Topic 23