A visit by Bangladeshi Islamic clerics to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan has fueled concerns of rising Islamist influence in Dhaka’s politics and security landscape.
Sri Lanka’s six-wicket triumph over Afghanistan confirmed Bangladesh’s place in the Asia Cup Super Four, setting up high-stakes clashes with India and Sri Lanka.
In just 17 days of September, Bangladesh has recorded more than 100 killings. Dozens of bodies floating in rivers highlight a surge in brutal violence and political unrest.
