A literature review on good governance and management practices in Bangladesh
Keywords:
Governance, Management, Bureaucracy, Politics, CorruptionAbstract
Purpose
This paper seeks to evaluate management practices in Bangladesh and examine the underlying causes behind the apparent failure of public agencies to foster and enhance sound governance. Persistent conflicts among political parties, coupled with the government’s absence of coherent policy goals, have contributed to a fragile and largely dysfunctional political environment.
Design/methodology/approach
The study undertakes a comprehensive review of conceptual and empirical literature on governance and management practices. It further evaluates the functioning and performance of state institutions in Bangladesh, analysing their operational mechanisms and implications for governance quality.
Findings
The paper reveals significant shortcomings within the state machinery in designing and implementing effective policies. Successive governments have politicized the administrative system, exacerbating inefficiency and ineffectiveness. Corruption, nepotism, and clientelism have undermined both political and administrative integrity. Consequently, weak governance and persistent political instability have produced a fragmented and ineffective state apparatus.
Research limitations/implications
This study focuses exclusively on Bangladesh and provides a general overview of key developments, challenges, and systemic flaws in state functioning.
Practical implications
The paper offers valuable insights into the broader dynamics of management practices within governance frameworks in developing countries. Its findings may inform policymakers and reform initiatives aimed at improving administrative performance and institutional integrity.
Originality/value
This study contributes a critical assessment of the practical challenges facing political and administrative management in a politically unstable environment, offering a nuanced understanding of governance issues in Bangladesh.
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