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This article compares the bureaucratic systems in Bangladesh and Pakistan from 1972 to 1982, looking at how they affected policy outcomes, governance structures, and the paths of socioeconomic development. Utilizing historical background, political forces, and institutional structures, the research investigates different paths in the development of bureaucracy and the consequences for governance in the two countries. A culture of patronage, politicization, and corruption was fostered in Pakistan by bureaucratic dynamics that were formed by the country's military domination, colonial institutions, and centralized governance systems. On the other hand, despite obstacles from political unrest and economic uncertainty, Bangladesh's path towards democratization, decentralization, and grassroots empowerment established the groundwork for a more responsive and participative governmental structure. Geopolitical tensions, global power dynamics, and socioeconomic gaps determined the intricacies of post-colonial government, which both countries had to deal with despite shared challenges such bureaucratic inefficiencies, corruption, and political intervention. The importance of institutional integrity, meritocracy, and democratic accountability is emphasized in the study's conclusion as a means of promoting robust and adaptable bureaucratic systems that can handle current governance issues and further inclusive development agendas in Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Commission ,Civil servants ,Bureaucratic ,programme ,Authority