Preface vii
Abstract ix
List of tables xiii List of charts xiv
List of maps xiv
Acronyms xv
Chapter : 1
Introduction 17
Background 17
Statement of the Study 17
Rationale of the Study 19
Objectives of the Study 23
Operational Definition of Key Concept 23
Review of Literature 27
Methodology of the study 37
Chapter : 2
Historical Perspective and the Necessity of Mass Education 45
for Political Development
Historical Background of the Study 45
British Period (1757-1947) 46
Pakistan Period (1947-1971) 46
Bangladesh Period (1971 to Present day) 48
The Necessiting of Mass Education for the Political Development 51
Development of Political Knowledge 52
Development of Own Culture 52
Development of Socio-Cultural Environment 52
Quick Solution of the Problem 53
Development of Political Value 53
Alleviation of Mass Illiteracy 53
Development of Own Confidence 54
Introduce Appropriate Work Policy 54
Development of Political Awareness 54
Increase Political Unity 54
Increase the Responsibility 55
Improvement of Skill 55
Necessity of Mass Education in the Political Development of Bangladesh 55
Poverty Alleviation 55
Awareness of the People 56
Political Stability 56
Creation of Democratic Motive 56
Development of Literacy 56
Educated Leadership at Root Level 57
Constructive Criticisms 57
Political Development of Minority People 57
Development of Political Forbearance 57
Role of Mass Educational Programme in Political Development 57
Creates Willingness to Transformation 58
Manifests the Power of Thought and Justification of People 58
Earns Knowledge with Self Inspiration 58
Manifestation of Social Consciousness and Unity 58
Teaches the People to Live in the State as Political Being 58
Manifests a Person's Civic Rights and Duties 58
Increase Work Efficiency 58
Make the People Conscious about Health and Family Planning 59
Inspire People to Develop their Life Standard 59
Chapter : 3
Profile of the Respondents 61
Age of the Respondents 61
Occupational Status 62
Knowledge about the Elected Female Member of Union Parishad 63
Knowledge about the Principle Policies of the Political Parties 64
Knowledge about the Mohajot (Great Alliance) 65
Knowledge about Nationality of the Respondents 66
Knowledge about Voting Right 67
Knowledge about Consideration of Voting Subject in Election 68
Knowledge about Political Party that is in Power 69
Participation in National-Day Rally 70
Chapter : 4
Role of Mass Educational Programme in Political Development 71
Knowledge about the term of the UP 73
Knowledge about Political Affiliation 74
Knowledge about Values in Politics 75
Political Participation of the Respondents 76
Knowledge of Political Development 77
Opinion about the Bad Impact of strike 78
Impact of Mass Education on the Reading Capacity 79
Knowledge about Voter List with Photo 80
Knowledge about Cross Voting 81
Impact of Mass Education on Political Awareness Building 82
Impact of Leadership Capacity 83
Chapter : 5
Findings, Recommendations and Conclusion 85
Summary of the Findings 86
Recommendations 90
Conclusion 92
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