Tag: politics
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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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On the night of September 18, 2024, around 1:20 AM, Dr. Shahnawaz Kumbhar, a respected doctor from Umerkot in Pakistan’s Sindh province, was killed in what was later revealed to be a fake police encounter near Sindhri police station in Mirpur Khas district.
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A student at North South University (NSU) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, named Apurba Pal, was involved in an incident where he desecrated the Holy Quran. This event caused a lot of anger among the public, leading to his arrest, expulsion from the university, and legal actions. Apurba has a history of mental health problems, which some…
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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…
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On 1 September 2025, in Kasuwan-Garba town, Niger state, northern Nigeria, a shocking incident unfolded when a woman named Amaye, who worked as a food vendor, was burned to death by an angry mob. The crowd accused her of blaspheming against the Prophet Muhammad, leading to this horrific act of violence. The trouble started innocently…