The Islamic State group (ISIS) has claimed responsibility for the killing of a university professor in Bangladesh. Rasul Karim Siddiq, a 58-year-old English language professor, was attacked from behind with a machete while waiting for a bus on Saturday, April 23. Mohammad Shamsuddin, the police chief of Rajshahi, the city where the incident occurred, told AFP that 70 to 80 percent of Mr. Siddiq's head and neck had been severed from his body. The police chief stated that extremist Islamist groups are the main suspects in this attack. However, the Islamic State group (ISIS), while accepting responsibility for the crime, accused the slain professor of 'atheism.' Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Bangladeshi police mentioned that Karim Siddiq was involved in cultural activities such as music and had recently established a music school. In the past year and a half, six secular or atheist activists or students have been murdered in Bangladesh, one of the most populous Muslim countries.
Islamic State Claims Responsibility for the Murder of Bangladeshi Professor
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the brutal murder of Rasul Karim Siddiq, a Bangladeshi university professor, accusing him of atheism. This incident highlights the ongoing violence against secular and atheist individuals in Bangladesh, raising concerns about the safety of intellectuals and cultural figures in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the brutal murder of Rasul Karim Siddiq, a university professor in Bangladesh, accusing him of atheism. This incident underscores the ongoing violence against secular and atheist individuals in the country.
- Siddiq was attacked with a machete while waiting for a bus.
- This murder is part of a pattern of violence against secular activists in Bangladesh.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Bangladesh has seen a troubling trend of violence against secular and atheist individuals, often linked to extremist groups like ISIS. This reflects a broader struggle for freedom of expression in a predominantly Muslim country.
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