Bangladesh today stands at a dangerous crossroads, where the gap between political language and political reality is widening at an alarming pace. On one side, there is carefully curated rhetoric—justice, welfare, equal citizenship, fair elections. On the other, there are fires on the streets,...
A Wave of Violence in Religious Sanctuaries
In the wake of Bangladesh’s political upheaval in July–August 2024, a series of deadly attacks and mob killings have unfolded in and around mosques and other religious sites. These incidents began almost immediately after the resignation of Prime...
