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Tag: bangladesh
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The growing power of Islamic groups in Bangladesh poses a clear danger, one that could erase the hard-won democratic system. After Sheikh Hasina stepped down in August 2024, organizations like Jamaat-e-Islami have regained strength and are pushing for a sharia-based order, leaving no room for equal rights or personal freedoms.
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In Bangladesh, a well-known Baul singer named Maharaj Abul Sarkar, often called “Maharaj” by his fans, was arrested on charges of hurting Islamic religious sentiments. This has sparked widespread protests, violent attacks on his supporters, and strong warnings from civil society about a growing wave of religious fascism in the country. The case highlights tensions…