Bangladesh: Information on whether the Jamaat-E-Islami is known for attacking the family members of its perceived opponents
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 June 1995 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | BGD20860.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Bangladesh: Information on whether the Jamaat-E-Islami is known for attacking the family members of its perceived opponents, 1 June 1995, BGD20860.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6aaec97.html [accessed 18 May 2023] |
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Information on the above-mentioned subject could not be found among the sources consulted by the DIRB. However, the attached 11 July 1994 Times article may be of interest. In it, the brother of Ms Taslima Nasreen reportedly stated that he and other members of his family have been "abused" by Islamist extremists (The Times 11 July 1994). Ms Taslima Nasreen, a Bangladeshi author, has been accused by Islamist groups of having insulted Islam during a May 1994 interview with an Indian newspaper (ibid.).
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find attached the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
Reference
The Times [London]. 11 July 1994. Christpher Thomas. "Feminist Writer Denies Plan to Flee Bangladesh." (NEXIS)
Attachment
The Times [London]. 11 July 1994. Christpher Thomas. "Feminist Writer Denies Plan to Flee Bangladesh." (NEXIS)
Other Sources Consulted
Amnesty International country file. January 1993-present.
Amnesty International Reports. 1994, 1993, and 1992.
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 1994, 1993 and 1992.
DIRB country file. January 1994-present.
Human Rights Watch Report. 1995.
Indexed Media Review (IMR). January 1995-present.
On-line searches.
