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
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : A History of International Terrorism
Chapter 3 : A History of Terrorism in Bangladesh
Chapter 4 : Theories of Terrorism
Chapter 5 : A Process of Violent Radicalization
Chapter 6 : Proliferation of the Extremist Ideology
Chapter 7 : Politics, Culture and Society: Path to Vulnerabilities
Chapter 8 : Vulnerable Youth
Chapter 9 : Implications for the Future