Aakrosh Journal No. 72, Vol. 19

On 1 July, Islamic fanatics shouting, ‘Allahu Akbar’, attacked an upscale cafe in Dhaka, killing 20 foreigners. Although the attack was claimed by the Islamic State (IS), it was basically the handiwork of home-grown groups inspired by IS ideology. This attack indicated a major change in the pattern of attacks witnessed over the past 18 months on individuals advocating secular values and moderate religious culture…