The rise of radicalism in Bangladesh: what needs to be done

• Main Author: Bashar, Iftekharul
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2025
• Subjects: Social Sciences; Country and region studies; International Political Economy
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/182029
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In 2024, Bangladesh faces a growing threat of radicalism fuelled by political instability, security vacuums, and weakened counterterrorism infrastructure. Unless the interim government adopts a zero-tolerance policy and strengthens law enforcement and intelligence efforts, extremist groups may gain...