FACTIONALISM IN BANGLADESH POLITICS: A TREND ANALYSIS

This trend analysis examines the phenomenon of factionalism within Bangladeshs political party system during the mid-1980s, identifying patterns, causes, and consequences of internal divisions across major political organizations. The article explores the historical roots of political factionalism in Bangladesh, tracing its origins from the liberation movement through various regime changes to contemporary party politics. The research investigates the structural factors that contribute to factionalism, including leadership struggles, ideological differences, personal rivalries, and regional bases of support. The study analyzes factionalism trends within major political parties, including the Bangladesh Awami League, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, and various Islamist and leftist organizations. The article assesses the impact of factionalism on political stability, governance effectiveness, and democratic consolidation in Bangladesh. The research also evaluates institutional mechanisms for managing internal party democracy and identifies factors that mitigate or exacerbate factional conflicts. Furthermore, the analysis projects future trends in political factionalism and their implications for Bangladeshs political development.

Political factionalism represents a persistent feature of Bangladeshs party system, with this article providing a comprehensive trend analysis of its manifestations and implications during the mid-1980s. The research begins by examining the historical context of political factionalism in Bangladesh, tracing its origins in the pre-independence student movements, liberation war organizations, and post-independence political realignments. The analysis explores the structural factors underlying factionalism, investigating how leadership succession struggles, ideological cleavages, personal ambitions, and regional support bases create and sustain internal divisions. The article examines factionalism patterns within major political parties, analyzing how the Bangladesh Awami League has managed the transition from Mujib-era leadership, how the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has balanced various political tendencies, and how smaller parties have navigated internal diversity. The study assesses the consequences of factionalism for political stability, examining how internal party conflicts affect coalition-building, policy consistency, and governance effectiveness. The research evaluates institutional mechanisms for managing factionalism, including party constitution provisions, internal election procedures, and conflict resolution mechanisms. Based on the comprehensive assessment, the article identifies both persistent challenges and emerging trends in political factionalism and analyzes their implications for democratic consolidation in Bangladesh. The findings provide valuable insights into the dynamics of party politics in post-colonial states and contribute to understanding how internal party democracy interacts with broader political system development.