Taslima Nasreen Warns of Bangladesh's Radical Incline

Writer-activist Taslima Nasreen has raised concerns about the rise of Islamic radicals in Bangladesh, potentially leading the nation down a path similar to Afghanistan. Nasreen blames current and past government leadership for enabling radicalism and suppressing freedom of expression. Her criticism targets violence against minorities, autocratic governance, and indoctrination of youths.

Expressing deep concern, exiled Bangladeshi writer-activist Taslima Nasreen fears her homeland may follow the path of Afghanistan, as Islamic radicals increasingly influence the country. Nasreen argues that youths are being indoctrinated to adopt anti-India, anti-Hindu, and pro-Pakistan sentiments.

Nasreen originally supported the student movements against what she termed an 'autocratic government.' However, she contends that the recent violence against Hindus and journalists, alongside the release of terrorists from jails, indicates a more sinister agenda orchestrated by Islamic jihadis. 'This was not a student's movement; it was fueled by Islamist radicals,' she asserts.

In a critical stance against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, Nasreen blames her policies for contributing to the current situation. She claims Hasina endorsed fundamentalists and restricted freedoms, constructing mosques and religious schools instead of secular education institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)