Election under a Caretaker Government - An Empirical Analysis of the October 2001 Parliamentary E...

Election under a Caretaker Government: An Empirical Analysis of the October 2001 Parliamentary Elections by Waresul Karim offers a detailed study of the three parliamentary elections held in Bangladesh under caretaker administrations since 1991, with particular focus on the October 2001 vote. The book provides an objective examination of factors influencing party performance and voter turnout, including the role of rebel candidates and other contextual elements. It stands as the first study of its kind to analyze these election results systematically. Beginning with straightforward comparisons of votes and seats won by major parties, the analysis progresses to more advanced statistical techniques, both univariate and multivariate. The study also draws out the signals the results send and the lessons they offer. Beyond conventional measures like margins, vote shares, seat-to-vote ratios, and swings, the book applies unique methods such as scenario analysis, rebel factor analysis, and examination of unusual vote movements. Divided into thirteen chapters, this work offers a comprehensive, in-depth look at every significant dimension of the October 2001 election outcome.