Bangladesh - Muslim Fundamentalists Rally

In Dakar, up to 200,000 extremists protested against feminist author Taslima Nasreen, demanding her execution for allegedly suggesting revisions to the Koran. Nasreen claims she was misquoted. A Bangladeshi court ordered her arrest, leading her to go into hiding. The unrest in Bangladesh has intensified, with violence between fundamentalists and students. Despite the chaos, there are signs of hope with counter-demonstrations and a citywide strike in support of free speech.

What measures did the Islamic militants demand to curb anti-Islamic activities?

What signs of hope were mentioned for those who believe in freedom of speech in Bangladesh?