Social formation in Dhaka, 1985-2005 a longitudinal study of society in a third world megacity

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An introduction and an overview of Dhaka City -- Methodology used for information collection -- A general household survey of Dhaka City -- The residents of Dhaka City's government quarters -- The educated middle class of Dhaka City -- The richest people of Dhaka City -- The formal sector poor of Dhaka City -- The informal sector poor of Dhaka City -- Beggars, prostitutes and criminals of Dhaka City -- Special areas and groups of Dhaka City -- Power structure and change agents in Dhaka City -- Major findings and conclusions.