Development Re-Examined : Construction and Consequences of Neoliberal Bangladesh

This book is an attempt to examine the dynamics of neo-liberal development model in Bangladesh with special focus on global institutions, energy, industrial growth and workers’ rights, on GDP growth and environment. The book is divided into six parts. First part investigates organic links between global institutions (GIs) representing global monopoly capitalism and the peripheral state, the process of constructing this development path. Second part focuses on natural resources, energy and power. An alternative model for power generation is also discussed. Third part deals with the global chain of Bangladesh garments industry, its remarkable growth along with conditions of workers. Fourth part examines model of neoliberalism in Bangladesh along with role of microfinance and NGOs. Fifth part further clarifies different aspects related to global capitalism, development, NGO and South Asia. Finally, an alternative approach to development is outlined to visualize a feasible and humane future in the concluding part. Content List of Tables and Figures Acronyms and Abbreviations Introduction Part 1: Construction of Development Path: Role of Global Institutions (GIs) and the State Part 2: Natural Resources, Energy and Environment State, Natural Resources and Energy Security: ‘Resource Curse’ Model and the way out The Sundarbans, Rampal Coal-Fired Power Plant and People’s Movement Alternative Proposed Master Plan for Power Generation Part 3: Production and Labour Rights Growth and Deprivation - Readymade Garments (RMG) in Bangladesh Worker's life and Walmart's Pocket Garments Global Chain: From Savar to New York Part 4: Growth, NGO Model and Poverty Reduction Grameen and Microcredit: A Tale of Corporate Success Bangladesh—a Model of Neoliberalism—the Case of Microfinance and NGOs Part 5: Conversation on Issues of Development: Myth and Reality Natural Resources and People’s Movement for Reclaiming Ownership The Sundarbans and The Rampal Plant: Responses to the Government’s Argument Global Capitalism and South Asia Part 6: Beyond the Present Paradigm References