This book examines contemporary issues and debates of terrorism in Bangladesh, including national and transnational terrorist outfits operating within the country, their narratives and counternarratives, ideologues, women and the youth, media representation, counterterrorism laws, and challenges. Bangladesh is a fascinating and often paradoxical case study for terrorism studies. The book examines major terrorist groups in contemporary Bangladesh and their international connections and narratives, as well as a case study of an influential ideologue who encouraged some Bangladeshis to engage in violence. The chapters discuss how women and youth play a role in Bangladeshi terrorism, how the internet is used for recruiting terrorists, the discourses of the media and state regarding terrorism, as well as the politics of law and counterterrorism initiatives, including critically evaluating non-state actors and government responses. In addition to providing an up-to-date analysis of terrorism and counterterrorism in Bangladesh, this book offers a balanced and unbiased perspective on this subject. It will appeal to academics and international policymakers who are researching violence and extremism in South Asia.

In the past decade, Bangladesh has achieved significant social and economic progress. Despite high population density, a limited natural-resource base, underdeveloped infrastructure, frequent natural disasters and political uncertainty, the country has recorded positive developments in terms of broad economic and social indicators. This Handbook presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource on the politics, society and economy of Bangladesh today. Divided into six thematic sections, the Handbook focuses on relevant issues and trends on: History and the making of contemporary Bangladesh Politics and institutions Economy and development Energy and environment State, society and rights Security and external relations Written by a team of international experts in the field, the chapters provide an accessible and up-to-date insight into contemporary Bangladesh. The Handbook will be of interest to students and academics of South Asian studies, as well as policymakers, journalists and others who wish to learn more about this increasingly important country.

In the past decade, Bangladesh has achieved significant social and economic progress. Despite high population density, a limited natural-resource base, underdeveloped infrastructure, frequent natural disasters and political uncertainty, the country has recorded positive developments in terms of broad economic and social indicators. This Handbook presents a comprehensive and interdisciplinary resource on the politics, society and economy of Bangladesh today. Divided into six thematic sections, the Handbook focuses on relevant issues and trends on: History and the making of contemporary Bangladesh Politics and institutions Economy and development Energy and environment State, society and rights Security and external relations Written by a team of international experts in the field, the chapters provide an accessible and up-to-date insight into contemporary Bangladesh. The Handbook will be of interest to students and academics of South Asian studies, as well as policymakers, journalists and others who wish to learn more about this increasingly important country.

A compendium of quality Caprine Mycoplasma vaccine production is presented with respect to its stability, safety and sterility studies and in-vivo clinical trial of plain formalin inactivated (FIV) and two adjuvanted vaccines (AAV & OEV)belong to Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies capri (PG3) also known as Mycoplasma capricolum sub spp capricolum in goats. The growth was obtained in PPLO broth containing yeast extract (1%), horse serum (20%) and thallium acetate. Each dose of 2.5ml vaccine contains not less than 0.10 mg of protein. All the vaccines were found stable upto 6 months under refrigeration temperature.Indirect haemagglutination test (IHA) and complement fixation tests (CFT) were applied to determine humoral immune response in goats. Overall vaccine results showed that OEV had produced higher CFT antibody response. Whereas, AAV alone and as booster showed non significant variation in the CFT and IHA antibody response. This is the first reported effort to develop adjuvanted vaccines against Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies capri (PG3) to develop immunity in goats. Moreover, OEV and AAV proved helpful in providing solid immunity which lasted for more than a year.