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# Chapter 15: Post-War Reconstruction: Economic and Social Challenges (1972-1980)

## 1. Rebuilding After the War (12,500 words)
- **Assessment of War Damage**
  - Overview of damage assessment efforts
  - Key findings and implications
- **International Aid and Reconstruction Efforts**
  - Overview of international assistance
  - Key projects and initiatives
- **Rehabilitation of Infrastructure**
  - Overview of infrastructure needs
  - Key projects undertaken
- **Challenges in Restoring Economic Activities**
  - Overview of economic conditions
  - Key challenges faced by businesses

## 2. Sheikh Mujib’s Government and Policy Reforms (12,500 words)
- **Nationalization Policies and Their Impact**
  - Overview of nationalization efforts
  - Key sectors affected
- **Land Reforms and Agricultural Policies**
  - Overview of land reform initiatives
  - Impact on rural communities
- **Education and Health Sector Reforms**
  - Overview of reforms in education and health
  - Key achievements and challenges
- **Foreign Policy Initiatives**
  - Overview of foreign policy goals
  - Key diplomatic efforts

## 3. Economic Challenges and Development Strategies (12,500 words)
- **Inflation and Food Shortages**
  - Overview of economic conditions
  - Key factors contributing to inflation
- **Industrial Reconstruction and Policy**
  - Overview of industrial policies
  - Key initiatives for reconstruction
- **Role of International Financial Institutions**
  - Overview of engagement with institutions
  - Key projects and funding
- **Five-Year Plans and Their Implementation**
  - Overview of planning processes
  - Key achievements and challenges

## 4. Social and Cultural Reconstruction (12,500 words)
- **Efforts to Build National Identity**
  - Overview of identity-building initiatives
  - Key cultural projects
- **Language and Cultural Policies**
  - Overview of language policies
  - Impact on cultural expression
- **Role of Media and Arts in Nation-building**
  - Overview of media initiatives
  - Key cultural figures and movements
- **Challenges of Social Integration Post-war**
  - Overview of social challenges
  - Key initiatives for integration