New Delhi, May 27 -- In recent months, Indian media outlets have increasingly turned their attention to Bangladesh, painting an alarming picture of a country supposedly sliding into religious extremism. These claims, often unsubstantiated and sensationalized, ignore the significant strides Bangladesh has made in countering violent extremism (CVE) over the past decade. The portrayal is not only misleading but appears to serve a political agenda that could undermine regional stability and cooperation.

Bangladesh has experienced its share of violent extremism, particularly during the 2010s. During this period, the country was also proactively adopting measures to counter extremism such as passing Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012, creati...