Extremism and its spillover

 

Extremism and its spillover

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Extremism is growing worldwide across different religions, exacerbated by the actions of non-democratic governments. A recent and concerning development is the increasing influence of Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT), particularly in unstable Bangladesh, following the upheaval that led to the ousting of the Prime Minister. This group, which seeks to re-establish an Islamic Caliphate and enforce Sharia law, poses a significant threat to women within the Muslim community, people of other sects, and the peace-loving general public of all religions.

HuT is a banned organization in numerous countries, including China, Russia, Pakistan, Germany, Turkey, the UK, Kazakhstan, Central Asia, Indonesia, and all Arab nations except Lebanon, Yemen, and the UAE. Although banned in Bangladesh since 2009, the group's influence is growing at an alarming rate. It is particularly disturbing that HuT supporters are often well-educated individuals. They call for the expulsion of foreign companies and the annulment of strategic agreements with non-Muslim states. Additionally, HuT's ideology has gained traction within certain factions of the Bangladeshi military, particularly among those who oppose democracy and gender rights.

India, too, is not immune to the influence of HuT, with covert networks reportedly expanding, especially among the educated and student populations. The concerns of peace-loving individuals are ever-growing as the number of extremists continues to rise, threatening the stability and harmony of society.