Bangladesh, Oct. 14 -- Xenophobia is the fear or hatred of that which is perceived to be foreign or strange. Analysts also feel that it can involve perceptions of an in-group towards an external group, not recognised as part of the community. It can then manifest itself in suspicion of the activities of others, and a desire to eliminate their presence to secure a presumed purity and may relate to a fear of losing national, ethnic or racial identity. Such an approach to finding solutions towards the resolution of suspected problems is becoming apparent in different parts of the world, particularly in Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and also in parts located in the Middle East, North Africa and parts of southern Africa.
Xenophobia is als...