In its struggle for independence, Bangladesh became the focal point of world attention in the early 1970s. It emerged victorious, but its development was hindered by the after-effects of the war-the destruction of much of its infrastructure, problems of governmental change, and the enormous difficulties faced by government and aid officials in assembling a data base for long-range planning. Professor Rashid's book-the first major comprehensive geographic inventory of Bangladesh-provides the key elements for such a base. Emphasizing the rural and agricultural characteristics of the country, it also covers in depth its physiography, hydrography, climate, soils, land utilization, migration and settlement patterns, transportation infrastructure, and human and natural resources.

Book Information
ISBN 9780367018238
Author Haroun Er Rashid
Format Hardback
Page Count 596
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 1256g