As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
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As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The extremists began by asserting control over women’s bodies. In the political vacuum that has emerged after the overthrow of Bangladesh’s authoritarian leader, religious fundamentalists in one town declared that young women could no longer play soccer. In another, they forced the police…

There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders
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There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders

ByNews Polite

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Around sunset during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, something remarkable happens in the Bangladeshi capital, Dhaka. The streets in this city of more than 10 million people, known for its hectic bustle and choking traffic, turn quiet and empty. But for political…