JBS Vol 09. Num 2. 2007 - Democratic Performance in Bangladesh 1991-2006: A Political Measurement

Jalal Alamgir
Abstract

This study surveys the political performance of democracy in Bangladesh using a set of minimum criteria in three areas of democratic procedures: electoral procedures, legislative procedures, and procedures related to citizens‘ rights. The study contends that together these three areas are minimally constitutive of a democratic polity, and therefore should form the basis of a minimum performance evaluation. Contrary to recent assertions, substantial variation in democratic performance is found across the administrations that governed the country during 1991-2006.