Bangladesh and the Indian state of West Bengal share many characteristics, including a common language, fertile land, abundant rainfall, year-round warmth, and a dense population. This book examines the progress made in crucial economic sectors that have paved the way for the development of Bangladesh and West Bengal.
Arindam Banik is the Associated Cement Companies Chair Professor of International Finance and Business at the International Management Institute, Delhi, India. He holds a Ph.D. from the Delhi School of Economics, University of Delhi, Delhi, India.
Munim Kumar Barai is Professor of Finance at Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan. He holds a Ph.D. Degree from the Delhi School of Economics, India. He is a Fulbright Scholar.