Root cause of extremism
Bangladesh is facing the threat of extremism. Extremists are getting themselves heavily armed. Their capability of producing fatal weapons came to light after the law enforcing agencies unearthed a madrasa cum ordinance factory in Bhola. In the name of religion they are planning to carry out lethal attacks on the civilians. In order to extirpate extremism, the govt. is leaving no stone unturned. Even foreign help has been sought. Rumours of probable attack by the extremists are also afloat in the country. Has our govt. achieved any real success in extirpating those headstrong elements from our country?
Bangladesh is an example of sky-high inequalities. Half the population are still living below poverty line. The people living below poverty line can be easily motivated as they have nothing to lose.
Poverty is the ultimate cause of extremism. If the present rate of poverty is allowed to grow higher, it will be self-destructive for Bangladeshis. Many powerful countries in the world map have failed to tackle extremism. Extremists are controlling many tribal areas of Pakistan. The USA and its allies have failed miserably in Afghanistan, despite their military might.
In order to stop recruitment by the extremists, the govt. must work on reduction of poverty. Paying only lip-service will not do. The govt. must not work for a handful of industrialists and businessmen. It must try to minimise the gap between the rich and the poor. This will be the most effective cure for extremism.
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