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  • Bangladesh P.M. rejects calls for blasphemy law
    The prime minister's defiance is not likely to alleviate mounting tensions between Islamists and secularists in the country and will likely add to political turmoil.Asia-Pacific,Uncategorized,Awami League,Bangladesh,Bangladesh National Party,Ghulam Azam,Jamaat-e-Islami,Khaleda Zia,Sheikh Hasina,Lora Moftah
  • Bangladeshi police fire tear gas at Islamist activists during a clash in Dhaka on February 22, 2013.
    Bangladesh police clash with Islamists

    Alliance of 12 parties accuses the government of plotting to ban Islamic parties, an allegation denied by the government.

    LAST UPDATE : Feb 22, 2013, 12:48 PM EST
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  • Valentine’s Day protests in Pakistan
    Vocal critics of the Western holiday suggest adopting a “day of modesty” instead. Asia-Pacific,Jamaat-e-Islami,Pakistan,Tanzeem-e-Islami,Valentine's Day,Lara Vergnaud
    Published Date : Feb 14, 2013, 4:42 PM EST