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Terrorism in Bangladesh

Terrorism in Bangladesh

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Terrorism in Bangladesh is primarily composed of Islamist militant activities aimed at subverting the secular constitutional system to establish Sharia rule. These activities are often linked with international jihadist networks such as Al-Qaeda and ISIS. Major groups include Jama'at-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), responsible for coordinated bombings in 63 locations in 2005 which killed dozens and injured hundreds; its reformed splinter group, Neo-JMB; and Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), which targets secular bloggers and minorities.

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