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Bangladesh's Leadership Change Fuels Extremism, Threatens Minorities

4/1/2025

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In Bangladesh, the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emboldened religious fundamentalists, resulting in heightened attacks on minorities and curbs on women's rights. Critics decry the interim government's leniency towards extremists, while officials tout advancements in women's empowerment and economic stability, asserting their commitment to resisting extremism.

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In Bangladesh, the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has emboldened religious fundamentalists, resulting in heightened attacks on minorities and curbs on women's rights. Critics decry the interim government's leniency towards extremists, while officials tout advancements in women's empowerment and economic stability, asserting their commitment to resisting extremism.