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Islamic Extremism in Bangladesh: Dr Muhammad Yunus comments on India’s concerns, 'It's not about…'

Dr Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser of Bangladesh’s interim government, has confidently stated that Islamic extremism will not gain traction in the country. Speaking in an interview with The ...
The Free Press Journal

Bangladesh: 'Hefazat-E-Islam Is Not Against Hindus Or ISKCON,' Says Organisation Leader After Clashes Between Communities In Chittagong

Dhaka: Following a reported clash between the Hindu community and the law enforcement forces that took place in Bangladesh's port city of Chittagong, a Hefazat-e-Islam leader on Friday said that they ...
The Diplomat

Islamic Fundamentalism Raises Its Head in Post-Hasina Bangladesh

Many statues like those of Mujibur Rahman were defaced for political reasons. But targeting sculptures like that of Lady Justice lay bare the Islamists’ anti-statue agenda. Stone statue of Venus, the ...
The Diplomat

The Repression of Muslim Identity and the Rise of Conservative Islam in Bangladesh

Shiite Muslims perform a ritual as they take part in a religious procession during the Ashura mourning period in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Oct. 1, 2017. Credit: Depositphotos Subscribe for ads-free reading ...