Syndicates and Societies: Criminal Politics in Dhaka

by David Jackman

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 fa ade 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 Bazar, the largest marketplace in Bangladesh, and offers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1009442309
• ISBN13: 9781009442305
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 220 Pages