With political polarisation reaching historic highs and local jihadist groups forging links with transnational movements, new forms of militancy threaten security and religious tolerance in Bangladesh.
- ICG
The government should reinforce the capability of law enforcement agencies and the judiciary, and build political consensus on tackling the menace.
What’s new?
Two groups, Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh and Ansarul Islam, dominate Bangladesh’s jihadist landscape today.
Attacks since 2013 have targeted secular activists, intellectuals and foreigners, as…