Combating extremism

The recent ghastly murders in Kalabagan and Rajshahi have shaken the country. Other countries have also condemned the killings. The gains of the government are being overshadowed by its failure in nabbing the killers. The threat is real and it cannot be overlooked or underplayed. Blame games will not solve the problem. I suggest the following measures to combat the rising extremism.

1. Intelligence network has to be expanded to the deepest level. Suspected terrorists cells have to be penetrated.

2. More policemen will have to be recruited to provide better coverage and patrolling.

3. Law enforcement agencies will have to be better trained to avoid human rights violations.

 4. Breeding ground of terrorists will have to be identified and destroyed.

5. De-radicalisation programmes have to be introduced at the earliest and with sincerity.

Dr. SN Mamoon
Dhaka