This biography by Frank Moraes offers a detailed and balanced portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. Drawing from a wide range of sources, Moraes explores Nehru’s early life, his intellectual formation, his role in the Indian independence movement, and his political career after independence. The biography provides insights into Nehru’s personality — his humanism, h…
This book presents a comprehensive history of Burma's (Myanmar's) political, social, and economic development in the modern period, from British colonialism, the nationalist movement, and the process of independence to the early political dynamics of independent Burma. The author analyzes the internal and external factors that shaped modern Burma and its society, and provides an in-depth overvi…
Atatürk’s Way, edited by Nuket C. Olson Eraslan, offers a comprehensive exploration of the principles, ideals, and political philosophy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. Through a collection of analytical essays and historical reflections, the book examines the core elements of Atatürkism—including secular governance, national sovereignty, modernizatio…
Nehru by B. N. Pandey is a comprehensive political biography of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Through 499 pages, Pandey explores Nehru’s intellectual development, his nationalist aspirations, and his role in shaping modern India. The book examines Nehru’s upbringing, his friendship with Mahatma Gandhi, his leadership during the struggle for independence, and his years as h…
Development and Dependency examines the contrasting theories of economic development and dependency that have shaped global development discourse. The book analyzes how historical, political, and economic structures contribute to persistent inequalities between industrialized and developing nations. It explores concepts such as modernization, exploitation, peripheral economies, and the influenc…
The a2i Journey: Making Digital Innovation Work for the Poor documents the transformative story of a2i (Aspire to Innovate) — a flagship innovation programme in Bangladesh that aims to bring digital public services to marginalized and underserved populations. The book highlights how a2i has leveraged digital centres, e-commerce platforms, service innovation, and citizen-centric governance to …
Prison Diaries (original: Karagarer Rojnamcha) is the second memoir of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, based on his diary entries during his prison terms between 1966 and 1968 under the Pakistani regime. In these poignant and honest reflections, Mujib provides a vivid account of daily life in jail — including the routines, hardships, and emotional toll of confinement. He writes about his political tho…
The Unfinished Memoirs is the autobiographical work of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh. In this memoir, Mujib recounts his political journey from his early days as a student activist, through his imprisonments, and his struggle for Bengali rights and autonomy under the Pakistani regime. The book covers key events such as the language movement, his involvement in politic…
The Quest for Vision 2021 by Sheikh Hasina presents a visionary blueprint for Bangladesh’s development and transformation. Drawing on her speeches, policy outlines, and personal reflections, Sheikh Hasina articulates her long-term aspiration for a "Digital Bangladesh" by 2021, focusing on poverty reduction, economic growth, education, infrastructure, and governance. The book also emphasizes B…
AKM Nasimul Kamal's Genocide in Bangladesh 1971 is a comprehensive historical study examining the systematic atrocities committed during the Bangladesh War of Independence. It documents the political tensions, mass killings, gender-based violence, and widespread human rights violations committed by the Pakistan Army and its collaborators. Drawing on archival sources, eyewitness accounts, govern…