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1. Political Islam and Governance in Bangladesh

   Edited by Ali Riaz, C. Christine Fair

   Series: Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series

   The past decade has seen a marked policy focus upon Bangladesh, home to nearly 150 million Muslims; it has attracted the attention of the world due to weak governance and the rising tide of Islamist violence. This book provides a broad-ranging analysis of the growth and impact of "political Islam"...

   Published September 29th 2010 by Routledge
2. Islamist Militancy in Bangladesh

   A Complex Web

   By Ali Riaz

   Series: Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series

   In an unprecedented show of force, organization and skill, two proscribed Islamist militant organizations exploded more than 450 bombs within a span of less than an hour throughout Bangladesh on 17 August 2005 sending a strong message that they were a force to be reckoned with. This...

   Published April 7th 2010 by Routledge
3. Religion and Politics in South Asia

   Edited by Ali Riaz

   Religion and religio-political forces have become potent influences in the domestic politics of many countries irrespective of geographical location, stages of economic growth, and systems of governance. The growing importance of religion as a marker of identity and a tool of political mobilization...

   Published February 21st 2010 by Routledge