Terrorism in Bangladesh : the process of radicalization and youth vulnerabilities / Zia Rahman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rahman, Zia, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Terrorism--Bangladesh--Prevention.

Terrorism.

Radicalism--Bangladesh--Prevention.

Radicalism.

Terrorism and globalization.

Religious fanaticism--Bangladesh.

Religious fanaticism.

Bangladesh--Politics and government--1971-.

Bangladesh.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (263 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Dhaka, Bangladesh : The University Press Limited, [2023]

Summary:

The book is the first of its kind empirical study of terrorism based in Bangladesh focusing on the process of radicalization, ideology and youth vulnerabilities that lead to violence. Undertaking qualitative research methods, it has been written based on primarily data collected from terrorist suspects, their families, law enforcement officials and experts of various disciplines. Based on the incidence of terrorism that takes on a politico-religious nature, the book attempts to understand which factors play significant roles in developing violent singular identities and looks into indoctrination, politics and proliferation, vulnerable youth along with the vulnerability of regions to extremism.

Contents:

Intro

List of Figures and Boxes

Preface and Acknowledgements

Chapter 1

Introduction

Chapter 2

A History of International Terrorism

Models on the History of Terrorism

Early Instances of Terrorism: Classical Period

Modern Terrorism: The First Three Waves

Rise of Global Islamic Militancy in the Modern World: A New Breed of Terrorists

Hegemony and Its Deadly Consequences

Chapter 3

A History of Terrorism in Bangladesh

Growth of Islamic Consciousness During the Colonial Times and Partition

Liberation of Bangladesh and Attack on the Bengali Identity

Bangladesh and the New Constitution

A Break of Secular Ethos: General Ziaur Rahman's Bangladesh

Rise of Fundamentalists: Ershad's Regime of Institutional Islamization

Four Party Alliance Regime (2001-2006)

Impact of the Afghan War and the Remains of an Extremist Leadership

Extremist Emergence Post-Cold War and Growth under the Aegis of BNP-Jamaat Regime

A Backlash of the Far-Right: Impact of the War Crimes Tribunal Sentences

Conclusion

Chapter 4

Theories of Terrorism

Looking into the Sociological Paradigm of Terrorism

Looking into the Psychological Paradigm of Terrorism

Understanding the Tendencies of Extremism through Multiple Aspects of Identity Theories

Understanding Radicalization through Motivational Leadership Theories

A Political Paradigm of Terrorism

From Domestic to Globological: Imperialism, Identity and Terrorism

Chapter 5

A Process of Violent Radicalization

The Process of Violent Radicalization

Where Did Recruitment Take Place?

Subjective Perception of In-Group Victimization

Self-identification after Triggers/Catalysts

Individual Mobilization and Affiliation

Moral Engagement through Increased Interaction

Re-Socialization and Adoption of Violent Extremism

Conclusion.

Chapter 6

Proliferation of the Extremist Ideology

Extremist Leaders and Diffusion of the Extremist Ideology

Institutional Proliferation

From Offline to Online: Shift in the Methods of Proliferation

Organizational Planning and Strategies

Planning the Holey Artisan Attack

Plans of Insurgency at the Chittagong Hill Tracts1

Understanding the Terrorist Ideology

Chapter 7

Politics, Culture and Society: Path to Vulnerabilities

Political Patronization and Inefficacy

Education Systems: Alienation and Disenfranchisement

Lack of Role Models and Exemplary Leaders

Influence of Diaspora

Spread of Hateful Content: Unchecked Preaching Left to Grow

Chapter 8

Vulnerable Youth

Why are Youth Vulnerable to Violent Extremism?

A Life of Individualism

Virtual Realities and the Internet Generation

Frustration with Elements of the New World Order: Consumerism, Inequality and Greed

Disenfranchisement from Community, Social Agency and Civic Engagement

Chapter 9

Implications for the Future

Engaging Disenfranchised Youth: Political Avenues for Youth Participation

Monitoring Hate Speech and Extremism Content

Addressing the Vacuum: Nourishing a Cultural Identity of Youth

Politically Propagated Conflict between Religious and Cultural Values

Functionality of the Education System

Equipping Families and Strengthening Roles

References

Appendixes

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Rahman, Zia Terrorism in Bangladesh

ISBN:

9789845065177

OCLC:

1377818367