1. Course Outline: Socio-economic Study of Bangladesh
Presented by Abdullah-Al-Helal
Lecturer, GED Northern University Bangladesh

2. 1. An Orientation (the mission and vision of NUB) Introduction of the Course
Branches of Scientific Knowledge, Definition of Socio-economic Study of Bangladesh, Significance of the Course to the Students of Pharmacy/ Law/ CSE/ECE/English/BBA/MBA.

3. 2. Society and Social Class
Society :Definition of Society & its Characteristics;
Type of Society & Social Class: Marxist view, Non-Marxist view, Islamic View & Comparison.

4. 3. Profile of Bangladesh: At a glance
Geographical & Environmental Aspect; Historical Aspect; Political Aspect; Economic Aspect; Demographic Aspect; Language, Literature & Educational Aspect; Ethnic & Racial Aspect, Religious & cultural Aspect; Social Aspect.

5. 4. Socio-economic & Political Profile of Bangladesh: A Historical Comparison
Partition of Bengal in Its background, results, seed of independent movement, rise of Muslim nationalism.
Partition of India in Background (two nation theory), various Commission, forms of government.Independence movement – language movement, 1954 election, 6 points movement, 1969 movement, 1970 election.
Liberation war: background, economic discrimination, declaration of independence, surrender and aftermath.

6. 5.Urbanization in Bangladesh and economic system
Tendency of Rural- Urban Migration (Urbanization), Open Market Economy & Globalization (On the Way of Capitalism).

7. 6. How to Develop National Economy of Bangladesh: A Critical Analysis .
Concept ‘Development’ measured by Developed Nations (Modernization, Overcoming Structural Problems such as Traditionalism, Feudal Character, Population Growth, Corruption, Lack of Good Governance & Democracy, Lack of Education, of Nutrition, of Infrastructure
Development).Reaction of 3rd World nations against Development measures of Western Scholars: 3rd World Development of underdevelopment as a result of Capitalism Exploitation, Unequal Consumption of Resources, Dependency, Foreign Aid by Donor Countries including World Bank and IMF.
Development Vs. Sustainable Development: Bangladeshi Context .

8. Mid-Term Examination Date announced by the department. 7
Mid-Term Examination Date announced by the department. 7.Bangladesh Issues of Problems & Prospects
Corruption
Population Growth
Political Instability, Lack of Good Governance & Rule of Law
Lack of Education
Lack of Health Services, Sanitation & Hygiene: Different Diseases
Unemployment, Poverty & Malnutrition
Lack of Infrastructure Development
Women Empowerment

9. 8. Major Income Sources
Labor Force and Garments Industry
Agriculture

10. 8. Role of Private Sectors: NGOs & Developing Agencies
NGO activities in Bangladesh. Micro-credit program in rural and urban areas. NGO- development and dependency; Poverty alleviation- the role of NGOs and developing agencies, social service and poverty alleviation. Youth, women and rural development programs for P.A.

11. 9. Presentation
Review of the Whole Syllabus through Individual/ Group Presentation
Semester Final Examination Date announced by the department