The book is an autobiographical account of the author's journey through life beginning with the pre-partition years of India. The author's ambivalence about what really happened at that time and why, is reflected in the book along with stories of his youthful days in Bengal and of the school years in the social and political context of the country. The communal divide of India, the political negotiations and the terrible conflicts at the time of the independence of India and Pakistan are briefly captured. Coming to East Pakistan was not without a silver lining. The short lived enthusiasm for Pakistan gave way to discontent and apathy due to neglect of East Pakistan by Pakistan's rulers. A new nationalism in East Pakistan soon emerged based more on Bengali ethnicity, language and culture.

Banker to the Poor is an autobiographical account of the founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yunus. This work is fundamental rethink on the economic relationship between the rich and the poor, their rights and obligations.

Contents:1. Introduction / 2. Public Administration as an Academic Discipline / 3. Public Administration as a Practice / 4. Governance Reforms and Public Administration: International Experience / 5. Conclusion

It provides valuable insight into development process. It is a must read for policymakers, scholars and students in the fields of public policy, economic development, political science and sociology.

Contents:1. Introduction of International Relations: Its Nature and Scope / 2. Major Approaches to the Study of International Relations / 3. Evolution of International Relations / 4. Elements of International Relations / 5. Geopolitics / 6. International Relations from 1919 to the End of the Cold War in 1989 / 7. European Imperialism: Emergence of New States in Asia and Africa: Their Role in World Politics / 8. Origin and Role of the League of Nations and the UN / ­9. Inter-Governmental Institutions: Global and Regional / 10. Role of Diplomacy / 11. Laws of War and Neutrality / 12. Bangladesh in International Affairs: Birth of Bangladesh, and Foreign Policy / 13. Bangladesh’s Foreign Relations with Other States / 14. International Law: Its Nature, Sources, Approaches and Principles of Law on Important Topics / 15. Global Environmental Issues / 16. Disarmament and Arms Control / 17. Human Rights / 18. Refugees, Migrants and Displaced Persons.

This book is meant to he both a text for university students and a reference for professionals. As in the first edition, the various aspects of the geography are first explained and then followed by an exposition of the economy through the national accounting system. This is an innovation in teaching economic

Contents:1. Prolegomena / 2. Historical Roots of Civil Service in Bangladesh / 3. The Structure of Civil Services in Bangladesh / 4. Departures from Merit : The Most Complex Quota System in the World / 5. Recruitment and Training: The Myths and Reality / 6. The Challenges of Discriminating the Good from the Bad: Appraising Government Executive in Bangladesh / 7. Compensation in Bangladesh Civil Service the Imperative for a New Paradigm / 8. The Vicious Circle of Politicization / 9. Strategies for Reforms / 10. Beyond Gresham’s Law Syndrome

This book is meant to he both a text for university students and a reference for professionals.

Divided into four parts, the volumeexamines analytical perspectives onsocial protection and reviews international experiences on the developmental role of social protection, challenges of graduation, financing options, prioritizing a child focus, country-specific experiences of Mexico, China and Kenyaas well as the lessons for Bangladesh. Two concluding parts bring the focus on reform challenges for scaling up social protection and outlines the road ahead.