The Role of the Frazer Commission in the Development of Local Self-government: An Overview

The concept of local government is an inevitable part of stage in the age of political modernization. Local government and local self-government is closely interrelated issues of decentralization process. Local government system of Bangladesh has a long history, with roots in ancient and mediaeval period. The modern local government had been introduced in Indian subcontinent by the British Empire. In this article the author attempts to define local government, local self-government, committee and commission. This present paper focus on historical evolution of local government system of Bengal based on Frazer commission. This article again tries to analyze social structure during that period in this region. This paper explains how Frazer commission made a significant role in the development of local government system of Indian subcontinent. This article seeks to identify the limitation of this commission as well.

⓿ The Frazer Commission sought to reform and decentralize local governance in the colonial era, advocating for selfgovernment and grassroots democracy.

⓿ Establishment of elected local authorities, devolution of authority, and systems for accountability and transparency.

⓿ Enhanced local institutions, improved community engagement, and established the groundwork for participatory governance.

⓿ Encountered opposition, fiscal limitations, and inconsistent execution throughout many locations.

⓿ A crucial factor in local self-government changes, influencing future decentralized governance frameworks.