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Jamaat-e-Islami
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.
Political Crisis in Bangladesh: A Question of National Identity
By Sanjay Kumar
Bangladeshi politics are currently mired in crisis around questions of national identity.
Bangladesh Executes Opposition Leader
By Ankit Panda
The execution of Abdul Quader Mollah could destabilize Bangladeshi politics even further.
Imran Khan: Hope Meets Reality
Pakistan’s most popular politician finds provincial government altogether harder than national campaigning.
Flawed Justice in Bangladesh
By Sudha Ramachandran
The International Crimes Tribunal has its problems. But for many, flawed justice is better than none.
Bangladesh’s Year of Violence
Understanding the often violent protests that have brought the nation to a near standstill this year.
Is Bangladesh’s Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Democratic?
The banning of a controversial Islamic party has sparked heated debate over democratic principles.
Bangladesh Police Kill Protestors, Charge Families With Murders
Bangladesh’s police shot and killed 6 protesters. They then charged their families with the murders.