History of Emergence of Bangladesh (Bangladesh Studies)

Course Code: BAN 211

Credit Hour: 3

Course Group: General Courses

Sources of History, History in Nation Building, Ancient Geography and trade links with other world, Pala and Sena dynasties, Muslim conquest of Bengal, socio-economic and cultural changes, Unification of Bengal, The development of Bengali Language and Literature. The independent Sultanate in Bengal, Bengal under the Mughals, The Nawabi Rule in Bengal (1700-1765). British Colonial Rule and Response, Introduction of Zamindari system and its decline, changes of socio-economic condition, Resistance movements, English education and its impact. Revival of statehood in Bengal, the growth of Indian National Congress, the creation of New Province of East Bengal and Assam, Muslim League (1906), Bengal Pact (1923). Foundation of Awami League, Language Movement of 1952, United Front and Fall of Muslim League, the Military Rule of Ayub Khan, Economic Disparity between the two regions, cultural suppression of West Pakistan, 6-point Movement, Mass Upsurge in 1969, Rule of Yahya Khan, Election of 1970, the War of Independence and the Emergence of Bangladesh.

Books Recommended:

1. Sirajul Islam - History of Bangladesh 1704-1971, Asiatic Society of Bangladesh.
2. Khan A.R. & M. Hassain -Development Strategy for Bangladesh.
3. Anu Mahamood - Inside of Bangladesh Economy.