The Caretakers: A First Hand Account of the Interim Government of Bangladesh (1990-91)

The Caretakers: A First Hand Account of the Interim Government of Bangladesh (1990-91) is a continuation of the authors’ earlier book Critical times. The book provides interesting insights and valuable comments on the political crisis leading to the downfall of President Ershad in December, 1990. Based on inside knowledge and primary sources the author gives justification for the trial of Ershad and his associates. The book extensively deals with the Gulf crisis and the Gulf war from the Bangladesh perspective and provides penetrating and interesting insights. The free and fair general election in 1991, political crisis during 1994-1995 and events leading to Bangladesh general elections in 1996 have been dealt with an incisive informative and objective perception. Fakhruddin Ahmed provides a documented account of events of crucial importance to Bangladesh both from national and international points of view. The book should make an important contribution to Bangladesh studies.