Historical Dictionary of Bangladesh (Asian/Oceanian Historical Dictionaries, No. 2)

A new edition of the historical dictionary summarizing the seminal periods in Bangladesh from ancient to contemporary times. The volume describes persons, places, and events in the Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, British, Pakistani, and present periods. Each entry entertains economic and social topics related to Bangladesh's extensive history, including a chronology, historical survey, and appendices outlining the Muslim dynasties, British governmental organization, and Bangladesh's principal government officers from 1971 to 1995. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.