A paradox, as the definition above suggests, refers to something that runs contrary to expectations or preconceived ideas. Recurring references to the ‘Bangladesh paradox’ in the development studies literature are shorthand for the unexpectedness of certain aspects of the country’s development experi-ence. Bangladesh has progressed on the social dimensions o…
Blambangan, that was the name of the kingdom located at the eastern end of Java Island. In the beginning of the 14th century, Blambangan Kingdom was ruled by King Menak Sembuyu, one of the descendants of Prabu Hayam Wuruk of Majapahit. King Menak Sembuyu had a wife and a daughter named Dewi Sekardadu. A few days after the birth of Dewi Sekardadu, Blambangan people flocked to the royal palace…