A 2001 study of Khan observes that one of the vital concerns in relation to decentralization in Bangladesh is greater autonomy of the local state. The principal premise of the thesis is that a greater autonomy of the local state helps improve the effectiveness of decentralization. The main research concern is the exploration of the nature, cause, and consequences of a specific deep-rooted problem concerning the dimensions of influences and magnitude of autonomy in budgeting decisions of local government Union Councils in Bangladesh.  These ...