Abstract
The paper provides an overview and summary of a pilot project regarding an uplift in Khulna, Bangladesh for rikshawallas and kin. The paper describes how it will be a self respect effort with mention of future activities that will involve formation of an organised, private sector venture with a mixed funding approach. The paper includes a demonstration of legwork done to date, preliminary initiatives and the reliance on low cost volunteer labour.

From the Paper
"Fight for Bangladesh! Mr. & Mrs. Sharif Islam and friends invite you to examine a charitable project instigated for the rikshawallas of Khulna and their dependents that may be said to occupy one of the lowest possible locations in Bangladeshi society. The Islams are Canadian Bangladeshis who plan to return to Khulna in the near future to participate in the project introduced through the next pages, a genuine non-profit venture intended as both a pilot-project and an ongoing work in progress. To date, Fight for Bangladesh has drawn the interest of parties in central Canada as much as in Bangladesh,..."

Tags:bangladesh, rikshawallas, khulna

Abstract
This paper explains that the People's Republic of Bangladesh (Bangladesh) is located in the northeast subcontinent of India. The author points out that a great geographic disadvantage and advantage of Banbladesh is that a large portion of Bangladesh is formed by the delta of three great rivers, the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna, which frequently flood but leave behind a great deal of fertile soil. The paper underscores that the government of Bangladesh has undergone numerous changes since it independence in 1971. The author stresses that, although its economy has improved considerably since becoming an independent nation, Bangladesh is one of the poorest countries in the world. The also paper relates that the Bangladesh economy is quite corrupt. The author believes that, despite its many various downsides, Bangladesh's economic status has a potentially bright future because of its strong economic and trade relationship with the U.S.

Table of Contents:
Historical Introduction
Geography
Culture
Politics
Economics
Current Statistics
Considerations
Personal Thoughts

From the Paper
"According to estimates from last year Bangladesh's GDP is about $330.8 billion, while GDP per capita is $2,200. Taken from the same year the country's estimated real GDP growth rate is 6.1 percent, while the inflation rate is even higher at 7.2 percent ("The World," 2007). Current estimates state that, in order to significantly better the standards of living for its people, the country must experience and uphold a growth rate of at least 7-9 percent (usembassy.gov). Regardless of this statistic Bangladesh has made some very significant economic improvements in the past decade, which is proven by its surprisingly low unemployment (including underemployment) rate of 2.5 percent in 2006. Despite a few big steps in the right direction, however, the economy of Bangladesh still has much room for advancement. In 2006 exports reached about $11.17 billion, but the country imported even more, at $13.77 billion, making the trade balance of Bangladesh quite unfavorable ("The World," 2007)."

Tags:monsoon agriculture corrupt, trade relations, smuggling

Abstract
This paper examines the history and ethnicity of Bangladesh whose inhabitants are Bengalis, who are largely descended from Indo-Aryans who began to migrate into the country from the west thousands of years ago. In particular, it focuses on the art and literature of the region.

Outline
Current Bangladesh Ethnicity
Bangladesh History
Political Dynamics in Ancient Bengal (326 B.C. to 1204 A.D.)
Muslim Revolution in Medieval Bengal (1204-1757)
Imperial British Rule in Bangladesh (1757-1947)
The Road to Pakistan
Current Bengali Culture
Bengalese Culture and the Primacy of the Individual
Bengalese Language
Bengalese Writings as a Reflection of the National Character of Bangladesh
The National Temperament of Bangladesh as Typified Through its Legal Documents
Bangladesh National Character as Revealed Through its Literature
Bengali Poetry
Bengali Prose
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Ancient Bangladesh also witnessed the flowering of temple, stupa and monastic architecture as well as Buddhist art and sculpture. There was discernible influence of the Pala art of Bengal on Javanese art. There was a close affinity between the scripts used on certain Javanese sculptures and proto-Bengali alphabet. A group of temples in Burma were built on the model of Bangladeshi temples. The architecture and iconographic ideas of Bengal inspired architects, sculptors and artists in Cambodia and the Indonesian archipelago. The influence of Pala art in Bengal could be easily traced in Nepalese and Tibetan paintings, as well as in Tang Art of China."

Tags:temples, hinduism, islam, art, sculpture

Abstract
This seven-page military paper examines how the US military strategy equation relates to Bangladesh, identifies and explains any US National Security Objectives in relation to Bangladesh, discusses any military strategy used by the US that may affect Bangladesh, and addresses any foreign policy made by Bangladesh which may affect the United States.

Abstract
This paper explores the impact of family planning workers within the rural areas of Bangladesh, and how the influence of family members contributes to women's decisions about contraceptive use. Specifically, the paper discusses the living arrangements of married women in the patrilineal culture of Bangladesh and the influence of intergenerational relationships with their mother-in-laws, as well as the approval of their husbands, upon their contraceptive choices. Additionally, the paper talks about the effect of family planning workers within Bangladesh on the use of contraceptives, and whether the use of family planning workers results in contraceptive switching and to what extent.

Outline:
History of Family Planning Efforts
Family Planning Workers
Family Influence

From the Paper
"One of the primary threats to the continued economic growth and development of Bangladesh has been the country's extremely high rate of fertility, particularly within poor, rural communities such as Matlab. Since the 1970's, family planning efforts have been underway by the government and other healthcare and research agencies to introduce Bangladeshi women to modern contraceptives and to provide motivation for their continued use. This paper will explore the presence of family planning workers within the country and the effects of their efforts to educate women about contraceptive use. It will also discuss the impact of a woman's family members upon her contraceptive choices, with a specific focus on the influence of her mother-in-law and husband upon those decisions. "

Tags:contraceptives, culture

Abstract
In this article, the writer looks at Bangladesh in terms of development and political change, The writer discusses that critically examining the development of Bangladesh indicates that this Third World nation's development has proceeded in accordance with dependency theory, which reflects the English School theory of international relations.

From the Paper
"Dependency theory posits a global society in which the largest member states establish and reformulate complex international rules and institutions in order to manage their relations with other states. These rules and institutions are presented by the larger states as being universally positive for all of international society, but in reality they often benefit the great powers at the expense of weaker and smaller powers like Bangladesh, which become dependent and powerless."

Tags:development, analysis

Abstract
An examination of the population problems that Bangladesh experiences not only reveals that they are deeply rooted, but also that a number of important obstacles stand in the way of achieving a meaningful and lasting solution. More importantly, some of these obstacles relate to fundamental characteristics of the country itself which are slow to change, while others relate to Bangladesh's lowly status within the international heirarchy or the country's geographic characteristics. In total, this leads one to suggest that the country is just simply not capable of controlling its population problem on its own and, perhaps more importantly, that a substantial amount of assistance from First World countries is required if change is to be expected within this particular Third World country.

Abstract
This paper discusses how a critical examination of development of Bangladesh indicates that its development has proceeded in accordance with dependency theory, which reflects the English School theory of international relations.

From the Paper
"It must also be taken into account that Bangladesh is the poorest country on earth, yet has vast, untapped oil reserves, which makes it a tempting target for a Western power such as the United States, which may decide to "liberate" it in the name of "democracy" as part of "the war on terror" after it finishes "liberating" Iraq and perhaps Iran as well.
The current political weakness of the Bush Administration and the chaos in Iraq make this scenario unlikely in the near future, but such a development over the next ten to twenty years cannot be ruled out. "

Tags:democracy, poverty

Abstract
The word 'Hijra' is derived from Urdu, meaning 'Eunuch'. This paper aims to give a descriptive account of the origins of the Hijra with respect to Islam and Hinduism and that of their modern day community structure, whilst consequently highlighting the absolute identity transformation they experienced during these two transitional periods.
Outline
Introduction
Religious Role Derived From Hinduism
Historical Role of Hijras in Muslim Courts
The Hijra Community Today
Stigmatization vs. Honor
Conclusion

From the Paper
"The Hijra community is very similar in function to the Hindu Caste System. They are a sect of their own, united in like with the family system. There are seven nation-wide communal households known as gharanas for the most part in cities throughout Northern India, having their own history and rules of behaviour. Each household is head by a nayak who appoints a guru or a preacher trained to protect the community members, whose disciples are referred to as chelas or students and traditionally amount to about five per guru. Before entering the community, the hijra has to live in satla (female attire) and observe the community for at least a year. "

Tags:bhagavana, castration, eunuch, harem, hermophraditehomosexual, islam, mahabharata, mughal, ritual, sufism, transgender, transsexual, vedic

Abstract
The paper discusses British colonial rule of India. It describes the relationship of religion in regime changes and Hindu and Muslim influence in East Bengal (Bangladesh). It also explores the political goals of the Muslim League.

From the Paper
"Bangladesh
20th Century Regimes
The history of regime rule during the 20th century in what is now Bangladesh represents one of colonialism, conflict and change. Formerly a part of Bengal, Bangladesh was part of British-ruled India at the outset of the ..."