Anthropology

Dhaka is one of the world's megacities, yet relentless traffic, environmental deterioration, and poor governance pose critical living challenges for its inhabitants. Dhaka’s urban planning has failed to address important economic, environmental, and socio-cultural issues.

Man is endowed with self-consciousness and free will which are influenced by the forces generated in his brain and shape his individual personality. The Glory of God is revealed in the achievement of man. Scientific and technological knowledge has given man material wealth and power but religion has made him dignified, special and proud of being human. The Glory of God is also revealed in man’s struggle for Good against Evil. The book discusses the recent advances in Science which have given us enough facts for a rational approach and surer path to God.

The book deals with the Marmas of the Chittagong hills and the Rakhaines of the plains who are collectively known as the Maghs spreading over South and Southeastern parts of Bangladesh. Although a fascinating tribe, the Maghs have hitherto received scant attention of scholars. It is the first full length study covering their history, society and cultural life as well as the relations between Bangladesh and Arakan.