• Md. Shamsul Haque Chowdhury, PhD

Considering Bangladesh’s history of unbridled politics, the country is gradually improving in terms of political stability and governance. Unfortunately, development has not been stable, mainly due to political will and commitment. Democracy and governance in Bangladesh, still plagued by violence, corruption, outdated laws, abuse of human rights, absence of rule of law, non-accountability, and heavy politicization of all government institutions including the judicial system. It is observed that we need strong political leadership with commitment to fight against deep rooted corruption, non-accountability, non-transparency and inefficiency is imperative for establishing good governance and to ensure democracy. The concept of "good governance" often emerges as a model to compare ineffective economies or political bodies with viable economies and political bodies. Good Governance aims to contribute to overall development of a country. Since independence, the attainment of good governance has been a far cry. A number of constraints and challenges stand as barriers for establishing good governance. But the political and bureaucratic segments of the society can play an effective role. This paper also examines political developments in the country over the recent past years to assess progress towards a transparent, accountable, and participatory democratic system. The broad objective of the study is to make an extensive study on good governance and democracy according to politics in Bangladesh. In addition, this thesis discusses present condition, importance and our expectation about good governance in politics of Bangladesh. This research study is descriptive as well as suggestive in nature. Sources for research data for this study mainly includes secondary resources consisting of books, newspapers, periodical articles from national and international level. Internet sources have also been used for research. An attempt has also been made to include the latest information whenever available. Qualitative primary data were collected through interviews and discussions with some officials and experts on governance. Quantitative primary data has been collected through survey on respondents.

Governance, Good Governance, Democracy, Development, Challenges, Digital Bangladesh

"Good Governance, Democracy and Development: Challenges for Digital Bangladesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 12, page no.1594-1601, December-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1912211.pdf

"Good Governance, Democracy and Development: Challenges for Digital Bangladesh", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 12, page no. pp1594-1601, December-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1912211.pdf