An Evaluation of Local Government System in Turkey and Bangladesh

Abstract

Turkey and Bangladesh are two Muslim countries, have good bilateral relation for a long time. In contemporary time, both of these countries intended to increase the co-operation in several sectors, i.e. diplomacy, trade, migration, education, defense etc. This paper aims to analyze the local government system of these countries from a comparative perspective which seems crucial because academician and policymaker should know the system of local government from both sides. In Turkey, there are three-tier local government systems, namely; especial provincial administration, municipalities and village administration. In Bangladesh, rural local government is also three tiers as District council, Upazila council and Union council. However, the urban local government of Bangladesh is different from rural as City Corporation and Municipalities. This paper broadly analysis the formation of the local government bodies as well as the functions. It is hoped that this research may contribute to academia by analyzing the local government system of Turkey and Bangladesh.