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What are some of the commonalities and differences between Bangladesh and Pakistan in their democratic experiences ?
(i) The majority population in both these countries are muslim.
(ii) There have been military take over in both countries from time to time.
(iii) There have been pro-democracy movements in both the countries.
Differences:
(i) The United States and the Western countries have encouraged military’s authoritarian rule in Pakistan in the past, for their own reasons. While it is not true for Bangladesh.
(ii) Pakistan has nuclear arsenals but Bangladesh is without it.
(iii) Pakistan is considered to be protector of western interests in West Asia and South Asia.
(iv) Bangladesh has declared its faith in secularism, democracy and socialism in its constitution and Pakistan still remains a Islamic State. The representative democracy based on multi-party elections has been working in Bangladesh since 1991. In case of Pakistan democratic government has been functioning since the downfall of President Parvez Musharaff.
Some More Questions From Contemporary South Asia Chapter
What are some of the commonalities and differences between Bangladesh and Pakistan in their democratic experiences ?
List three challenges to democracy in Nepal.
Name the principal players in the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka. How do you assess the prospects of the resolution of this conflict?
Mention some of the recent agreements between India and Pakistan. Can we be sure that the two countries are well on their way to a friendly relationship?
Mention two areas each of cooperation and disagreement between India and Bangladesh.
How are the external powers influencing bilateral relations in South Asia ? Take any one example to illustrate your point.
Write a short note on the role and the limitations of SAARC as a forum for facilitating economic cooperation among the South Asian countries.
India’s neighbours often think that the Indian government tries to dominate and interfere in the domestic affairs of the smaller countries of the region. Is this a correct impression ?
Which countries are part of SAARC?
What is becoming accepted norm in South Asia ?
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