Development, Neoliberalism, and Islamism in South Asia

Mustahid Husain is a scholar based at the University of British Columbia, Canada.

“This ambitious work intends to bring three apparently different themes under a broad framework: development, neo-liberalism, and Islamic politics. … The book is quite well referenced, refers to the works of some leading theorists in the field, the book would be a nice introductory reading for students and researchers studying development studies and South Asia, in general, and Bangladesh, in particular.” (Sujay Ghosh, Economic & Political Weekly, epw.in, Vol. 58 (18), May 6, 2023)“Husain’s monograph stands as an excellent introduction to the state of western development in Bangladesh and the ways in which neoliberal strategies have abandoned and exploited the lower classes and the poor, instead working to fill the coffers of the development aid industry … . the work offers a much needed examination and critical evaluation of the nearly 50 years of development in Bangladesh and the very real human consequences they have had for the people living there.” (Cooper Dunn, Contemporary South Asia, October 12, 2022)“The monograph extensively incorporates critical theories and is informed by data collected from multi-sited empirical observations and other field work in Bangladesh. … Development, Neoliberalism, and Islamism: The Case of Bangladesh offers a great jumping off point for those wishing to understand the intricacies and shortcomings of neoliberal development in Bangladesh and the very real socioeconomic consequences they have for Bangladeshi citizens.” (Cooper Dunn, Canadian Journal of Development Studies, October 10, 2022)“Among various empirical research methods the author conducted to study development-induced corruption in Bangladesh, I am especially fascinated by his interlocutors from different positions in the system. … The book also offers a unique perspective on the Bangladesh military … . The empirical findings presented in the book will be of great interest to the students, academics, and practitioners vis-à-vis equitable,ethical as well as socially and environmentally just processes and outcomes of development.” (Hana Trần, Global South Development Magazine, gsdmagazine.org, September 29, 2022)

• 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.