Syndicates and Societies : Criminal Politics in Dhaka / David Jackman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Jackman, David Glenn, author.

Series:

South Asia in the social sciences

South Asia in the Social Sciences Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Organized crime--Political aspects--Bangladesh--Dhaka.

Organized crime.

Racketeering--Bangladesh--Dhaka.

Racketeering.

Political corruption--Bangladesh--Dhaka.

Political corruption.

Dhaka (Bangladesh)--Politics and government.

Dhaka (Bangladesh).

Dhaka (Bangladesh)--Social conditions.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (210 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

"When you work on the streets of Dhaka, crime is part of everyday life. Rackets are ubiquitous, political muscle widespread and territory often fought over. Locals refer to the syndicate that lie behind the façade of the city, controlling who works where, how services are delivered and who profits. Based on years of research, Syndicates and Societies reveals how syndicates shape life in Kawran Bazaar, the largest marketplace in Bangladesh, and offers a new approach to understanding the nexus of crime and politics. The book traces the bazaar's history from a heartland of gangsters to being dominated by ruling party leaders and state officials. It follows a group of labourers as they seek a place in this world, aligning themselves to leaders, orchestrating bombings and fighting off rivals. Syndicates and Societies thus explores the relationship between crime and order, revealing a world of extortionists and informers, political muscle and union leaders"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction

A Dhaka Serai

The Years of Terror

Chanda(baji)

Labour Lords

Fighting for Carrots

(Not So) Friendly Societies

When Crime Is Order

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 28 May 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781009442312

1009442317

9781009442336

1009442333

OCLC:

1503844335