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  title info:
    title: Islam and politics in Bangladesh (1971-90)
  name:
    name part: Kabir, Kazi Shahdat
    role:
      role term: creator
    role:
      role term: author
  name:
    name part: International Islamic University Malaysia
    name part: Department of Political Science
  genre: Theses, IIUM local
  origin info:
    place:
      place term: my
    date issued: 1999
  language:
    language term: eng
  physical description:
    extent: xii, 106 leaves : illustrations ; 30cm.
  abstract: The study examines and analyzes various Islamic policies and programs undertaken by the governments of Bangladesh from 1971 to 1990. The first post-independent regime led by Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (1971-75) adopted nationalism, democracy, secularism and socialism as the principles of state policy. It tried to abolish Islamic symbols from every sphere of 1ife and adopted pro-Indo-Soviet stand. But within two years of his rule, the emergence of Islamic forces as well as slow disbursement of aid from Western donors forced Mujib to adopt some conciliatory policies towards Islam. General Zia, who ruled from 1976-81, abolished two of the four fundamental principles secularism and socialism and popularized 'Bangladeshi Nationalism' thus distinguishing Bangladeshis from Bengalis living in India. The study shows that Zia's commitment towards Islam was intended to bolster legitimacy of his regime and to gain external support. His so-called Islamization policies attracted the masses and support from donors. General Ershad (1982-90), went further by declaring Islam as a state religion. The declaration, however, was not followed by any concrete steps towards Islamization. He failed to win the support of masses though he remain in power for nearly nine years. Thus the study shows that the Islamization initiatives made during the period were symbolic than real and consequently they failed to make much headway in transforming the Bangladesh society along the lines of Islam. Jama'at-e-Islami Bangladesh (JIB), has been committed and striving for the establishment of an Islamic state. Although it has had a considerable influence on the Islamization programs initiated by above regimes JIB has not been able to muster popular support in order to enable it to form the government. The JIB's support towards united Pakistan during the independence movement, strict cadre system within the party, as well as attack from different quarters including the media, liberals and ulamas, have contribute…
  note: by Kazi Shahdat Kabir
  note: Abstracts in English and Arabic.
  note: "A thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of Master of Science in Political Science." --On title page.
  note: Thesis (MHSPS)--International Islamic University Malaysia, 1999.
  note: Includes bibliographical references (leaves 102-106).
  subject:
    geographic code: a-my---
  subject:
    topic: Islam and politics
    geographic: Bangladesh
  subject:
    geographic: Bangladesh
    topic: Politics and government
    temporal: 1971-
  classification: BP63.B3
  identifier: http://studentrepo.iium.edu.my/handle/123456789/6594
  record info:
    record content source: UIAM
    record creation date: 130502
    language of cataloging:
      language term: eng