In the past decade and a half Bangladeshi politics has undergone a dramatic shift, as it has witnessed the gradual erosion of democracy and weakening of social cohesion. A new political settlement has emerged. Institutions have decayed and radicalization has become normal in politics and society. Geopolitical changes and the expedient politics of the incumbent have influenced domestic politics and the country’s foreign relations. More Than Meets the Eye examines these developments and offers an incisive explanation with hints of the future direction of Bangladesh. It documents the pathway of the past few decades and contextualizes them within broader trends since the country's independence 50 years ago. Written in lucid and accessible language, the book’s analyses are theoretically grounded and empirically supported. It is a must-read for observers of Bangladeshi politics, academics of Bangladesh studies, policymakers at home and abroad as well as a wider audience interested in Bangladesh.