Bangladesh’s civil service is plagued by corruption – the country can’t get back on its feet without major reform

Lord, Jonathan; Baset, Saad A

Abstract

A quota system to reserve jobs in the civil service for specific groups, including descendants of war veterans, became the achilles heel of Bangladesh’s authoritarian prime minister, Sheikh Hasina. Weeks of unrest, which started as student-led protests against the quotas, ultimately forced her to resign and flee the country.

Hasina’s government caused considerable chaos over its 15 years in power, so the country’s interim leaders have much work to do. But they must focus particular attention on the civil service, which requires urgent reform.

• Online Publication Date: Sep 10, 2024
• Publication Date: Sep 10, 2024
• Deposit Date: Nov 23, 2024
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