RELIGIOUS EXTREMISM AND TERRORIST ACTIVITIES IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

The author aims to shed light on the relationship between terrorism and religious extremism in Bangladesh. He looks at the characteristics of different Islamist militant groups and the scope of their terrorist operations in Bangladesh. The author looks into terrorist organizations’ tactics and methods, the root reasons for militancy, and the sources of finance for militant organizations. Islamist terrorist outfits and groups, both domestic and international since 1992, have persisted in their emergence in Bangladesh. In addition to endangering law and order, national, regional, and worldwide security, and impeding economic progress, Islamist militants and terrorism have also destroyed lives. The underlying causes of terrorism and militancy in Bangladesh are eradicated. For a sustainable democracy and socioeconomic development, it is imperative that risk factors be addressed and a comprehensive and integrated strategy for preventing terrorism be taught.