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The article focuses on the targeted death of citizen in Bangladesh by the radical Islamist forces for secularism. Topic discussed includes the history of splitting of Bangladesh from India after departing of the colonial British, grouping up of the terrorist organizations ISIS and al-Qaeda in South Asia making Bangladesh as its ground for growing radical forces and views of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina regarding government's commitment to a secular Bangladesh for all religions.

Discusses the increasing incidents of acid attacks on women in Bangladesh. Details on the attacks from the Bangladesh National Women Lawyers' Association; Reasons for the attacks including the rejection of suitors and punishment in property feuds; Example of the attack on Minara Khatun; Pain and suffering caused; Laws such as the Women and Child Repression Control Act seen as ineffective.

Describes how Abul Khair, a young boy in Bangladesh saved a crowded train from derailing. Reward the child received for his act; Comparison of the child to the fictional character that saved Holland by plugging a hole in the dike.

Presents information on the 1996 general elections in Bangladesh, while focusing on the associated violence and crime. Details on the violence; Information on the success of Begum Khaleda Zia and Sheik Hasina Wazed in boycotting the ballot; Who is to blame for the violence; Background information on Khaleda and Hasina; Reflects on efforts of the women to close Dhaka, Bangladesh, with a series of strikes.