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Bangladesh: Unconvincing Crackdown

Charu Lata Hogg, July 2006

The World Today, Volume 62, Number 7

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The conviction of two Islamic militants for a series of bombings last year might be seen as a success for the Bangladesh authorities. But radical religion could still turn out to be the winner. Extremist groups have links with established political parties and are able to exploit rampant corruption and a failed government.