I am deeply grateful to my esteemed colleagues and well-wishers who generously dedicated their time to review and enrich this work. Their insightful critiques and thoughtful suggestions have been invaluable. In particular, I wish to acknowledge:
- –James Austin (Harvard Business School, Emeritus)
- –David Lewis (London School of Economics and Political Science)
- –Jaideep Prabhu (University of Cambridge)
- –Robert Terry (Arthur D. Little)
- –Mohammad Karim (University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth)
- –Haider Ali Khan (University of Denver)
- –Akbar Ali Khan (BRAC University)
- –Nazrul Islam (UNDP)
- –Manzoor Ahmed (UNICEF and BRAC University)
- –Ahrar Ahmad (Gyantaposh Library)
- –M. Syeduzzaman (Public Servant/Government)
- –Ali Ahmed Ziauddin (Independent Researcher)
- –Yusuf Ali Mollah (University Grants Commission)
- –Farida C. Khan (University of Colorado, Colorado Springs)
- –Charles Brock (Oxford University)
- –Halimur R. Khan (BRAC University)
- –Abul Hasan Chowdhury (Government and Politics)
- –Bruce B. Svare (State University of New York, Albany)
I also extend my sincere thanks to three anonymous reviewers for their invaluable insights and suggestions.
Deep gratitude is reserved for Professor Rehman Sobhan, whose exceptional foreword sets a contemplative tone that enhances the entire work. I am truly honored by the time and effort he invested in crafting such a compelling introduction.
I also want to acknowledge my two incredible daughters, Samira and Fariha. Their quiet support has been a source of great comfort and their encouragement, love, humor, and belief in my work have also been a profound source of inspiration.
Finally, I must express my deepest gratitude for the steadfast support of my lifelong friend and spouse, Shahin (Shahnaz Yasin Andaleeb), whose unwavering belief in the power of dreams has been a reassuring force in my life. Her constant care and encouragement sustained me through long writing days; her encouraging words lifted me in moments of doubt; and her everyday acts of
I am indebted to each of these individuals with appreciation and gratitude.
I must also recognize Penn State University and the Fulbright Program for their strong support in facilitating the design and execution of research workshops in Bangladesh over many years. These initiatives have significantly contributed to building research capacity within the country. Through these experiences, I have gained profound insights into the research aspirations and challenges faced by Bangladesh’s academic community, which I have endeavored to portray in this book. Additionally, I appreciate M. Shahidul Islam (BRAC University) for his assistance with the graphics.