Shaheen Afroze and Abul Kalam Azad. 1.1 Introduction. 11. 1.2 National Security
in the Context of Bangladesh: ... 1.3 Structural Aspects of National Security of
Bangladesh. 21 ... Mohammad Humayun Kabir, Neila Husain and Segufta
Hossain.
Contents List of Tables and Figures
vii
Contributors
ix
Introduction
1
Mufleh R. Osmany CHAPTER 1
Structural and Systemic Aspects of National Security Shaheen Afroze and Abul Kalam Azad 1.1 Introduction
11
1.2 National Security in the Context of Bangladesh: A Comprehensive Approach
13
1.3 Structural Aspects of National Security of Bangladesh
21
1.4 Systemic Aspects of National Security of Bangladesh
33
1.5 Policy Propositions and Recommendations: Need for a National Security Council? 1.6 Conclusion
48 54
CHAPTER 2
Traditional Security of Bangladesh Kazi Fakhruddin Ahmed, Abu Taher Salahuddin Ahmed and M Aynul Islam 2.1 Introduction
63
2.2 Sources of Challenge to National Security
66
2.3 Comparison of Defence Expenditure and Military Balance: Bangladesh-India, Bangladesh-Myanmar
71
2.4 Defence Planning
76
2.5 Bangladesh’s Defence Co-operation with other States
98
2.6 Civil-Military Relations
105
2.7 Conclusions and Recommendations
116
CHAPTER 3
International System: The Role of Diplomacy A.K.M. Abdus Sabur, A.B.M. Ziaur Rahman and Abu Salah Md. Yusuf 3.1 Introduction
125
3.2 Changing Security Scenario and Architecture in the World and South Asia: An Overview
127
3.3 Bangladesh Diplomacy: A Review of Objectives and Challenges
140
3.4 Pursuing Diplomacy: The Regional Context
156
3.5 Pursuing Diplomacy: The Global Context
171
3.6 Pursuing Diplomacy: Reflections on Some Crucial Issues
182
3.7 An Outlook for the Future
193
CHAPTER 4
Non-Traditional Security of Bangladesh Mohammad Humayun Kabir, Neila Husain and Segufta Hossain 4.1 Introduction
207
4.2 Non-Traditional Security
211
4.3 Mapping Non-Traditional Security of Bangladesh
222
4.4 Newer Issues of Non-Traditional Security of Bangladesh
241
4.5 Meeting NTS Threats: Challenges and Responses
268
4.6 Concluding Remarks and Recommendations
247
CHAPTER 5
Role of Civil Society Organisations in Security of Bangladesh Abdur Rob Khan, M Jashim Uddin and Mohammad Jasim Uddin 5.1 Introduction
307
5.2 Concept and Functions of Civil Society
309
5.3 Emergence of Civil Society Organisations in Bangladesh
316
5.4 Conceptual Discourse on Security
318
5.5 Role of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Security of Bangladesh
