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Islamist militancy under control: RAB Chief
Islamist militancy in Bangladesh is under control, RAB director general Khandaker Hassan Mahmud has said in a private TV channel. "We can say very well that the religious militancy is under control. No major occurrence happened in recent times though we heard of many activities of the militant groups," the chief of the elite force said in a programme on ATN Bangla on Friday night.
Mahmud believed militancy can be curbed if public became more aware of the threat and more involved. He also hoped that the recently formed national committee on curbing and militancy and terrorism would also play a crucial role. On the crackdown in the early hours of Friday he said they had been searching for Mizan for long. It was clear from the JMB operatives arrested and documents seized that Mizan was an important member of the party. "It was too early to say that a good number of women are getting involved in militancy. But we have noticed they tend to get involved." The RAB chief said women were being recruited by the male activists. "Otherwise their involvement is very little." Posted by: Steve White 2009-05-17 |
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