Authors : 1Md.Nurul Momen and Mst. 2Marzina Begum
Abstract: Terrorism per se is an act of senseless violence by one or more individuals to create an atmosphere of fear and helplessness. At one level it is argued that some terrorists may be individuals with personality disorder looking for a cause. At another level a sense of alternative ideology motivate them to change the prevailing world order. Terrorism is a tactic to achieve a goal but this tactic should not be employed because no one can force another person to liberate their lands from foreign rule. Many believe that terrorists do not fight for the independence of their lands but fight for an extreme ideology to succeed. The September 11 attacks on the US were motivated not to free their lands but by ideological reasons. Ideological fight is not winnable easily because it is based on commitment to a misconceived faith. The fight against terrorism is for a long haul because one can easily defeat a conventional enemy but not an idea. This article attempts to identify the extent and nature of terrorism and the government action against terrorism in Bangladesh.
1Md.Nurul Momen and Mst. 2Marzina Begum , 2005. Acts of Terrorism in Bangladesh: A General Assessment . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 3: 850-856.