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Jamaat-e-Islami
Bangladesh Hangs Another Islamist Leader
By Roshni Kapur
Motiur Rahman Nizami is the fourth Islamist official to be hanged for war crimes during the 1971 Liberation War.
Rising Extremist Worries in Bangladesh
By Farasha Bashir
Bangladesh is rapidly making its bed with Islamic fundamentalism.
Bangladesh on the Brink: Between Terrorism and Democracy
By Alexandra Stark
The rising tide of Islamist violence in Bangladesh could be a bellwether for South Asia. How should the world respond?
Liberal Voices Remain as Assertive as Ever in Bangladesh
By Sanjay Kumar
Dhaka University continues to endure as the heart of progressive liberalism in Bangladesh.
In Bangladesh, BNP Is Derailing Democracy
By Mohammad Ziauddin
Bangladesh’s ambassador to the U.S. on the recent elections in Dhaka and Chittagong.
The Long Road to Justice for Bangladesh’s War Criminals
By Abed Khan
After decades, the International Crimes Tribunal is finally offering justice to war victims.
Justice Pending for Bangladeshi Accused of War Crimes
By Mohammad A. Arafat
Accused of horrific crimes during Bangladesh’s fight for independence, Motiur Rahman Nizami is about to face justice.
Bangladesh: Justice or Revenge?
By M. Sophia Newman
After several convictions, it is unclear whether the country’s war crimes tribunal is truly about justice.
Bangladesh’s Bumpy Ride
By Brig. (Ret.) SK Chatterji
The country needs to combine stability with economic growth. It won’t be easy.
I Am Malala: Pakistan Book Launch Blocked By Provincial Government
By J.T. Quigley
Officials cited security concerns, but deeper issues over Malala’s Western celebrity were likely at play.
Islamic Fundamentalists Terrorize Minorities in Bangladesh
By Sanjay Kumar
Bangladesh's minorities have suffered a series of rapes, arson and vandalism at the hands of Jamaat-e-Islami.
For Bangladesh, Elections Bring Little Relief
By Sanjay Kumar
The Diplomat's Sanjay Kumar reports from Dhaka on the outcome of the Bangladesh election.