Protocol Culture in Bangladesh: A Colonial Relic Ready for Reform?

• In Event: Discretion and Control

Brief Overview

Bangladesh’s administration still reflects British colonial culture, especially protocol culture, which prioritizes hierarchy over service. This legacy disrupts public service delivery and hinders a citizen-centric, development-oriented governance.

Authors

• Syeda Lasna Kabir, University of Dhaka

• Sk Tawfique M Haque, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh

• Mohammad Esa Ibn Belal, South Asian Institute of Policy and Governance (SIPG) North South University, Dhaka, Bangladesh