Legal Havoc in Bangladesh: Extremists Wipe Out Attorney’s Office, Community Reels from Loss

Dhaka, Bangladesh — In a violent assault that underscored the ongoing threats faced by legal professionals in Bangladesh, a group of extremists demolished the office of a prominent lawyer, leaving the space in ruins. This brazen act occurred late Friday night in the heart of Dhaka, where attackers ravaged the chamber that has long served as a bastion of legal advocacy and justice. Authorities believe that the attackers, motivated by unidentified extremist views, specifically targeted the lawyer due to his high-profile involvement in sensitive, politically charged cases. The incident not only resulted in the destruction … Read more

Crypto Exchanges Under Fire for Hosting Extremists While Congress Proposes New Law to Curb Militia Activity

Washington D.C. – Exchanges that allow users to convert cryptocurrency into traditional currency are facing scrutiny for hosting white supremacists and neo-Nazis. A recent report from the Anti-Defamation League revealed that many of these exchanges have no policies in place to prevent extremists from using their platforms. The report tracked over $140,000 in extremist financing and raised questions about why these exchanges have not taken stronger action against hosting extremists. According to the Anti-Defamation League’s findings, 15 individual domestic extremists and extremist groups were monitored as they moved cryptocurrency through 22 different exchanges in 2023. … Read more