VOICED : Bangladeshi bloggers under threat from rising extremist violence

The video discusses the increasing violence against secular writers and bloggers in Bangladesh, highlighting the threats posed by Islamist extremists. It includes personal accounts of attacks, the rise in sectarian violence, and the publication of hit lists targeting intellectuals and activists. The government's response, including arrests and investigations, is examined, along with the impact on those targeted, many of whom are forced into hiding or fleeing abroad.

What was the fate of Publisher Deepin in Bangladesh?

• He was awarded for his bravery.

• He was exiled from the country.

• He was imprisoned for his ideas.

• He was killed for his ideas.

What has been the impact of the attacks on secular writers in Bangladesh?

• A decrease in religious tensions.

• A surge in bloodshed and fear of sectarian violence.

• Increased tourism in the country.

• Improved relations with neighboring countries.

Who are the targets mentioned in the new hit lists published online?

• Only foreign diplomats.

• Top bloggers, activists, intellectuals, and actors.

• Government officials.

• Local business owners.

What has the government promised in response to the attacks?

• To ignore the incidents.

• To negotiate with the militants.

• To hunt down the killers and increase security.

• To impose stricter internet regulations.

How have some bloggers reacted to the threats in Bangladesh?

• By forming a new political party.

• By writing under pseudonyms or fleeing abroad.

• By organizing public rallies.

• By increasing their public appearances.