BANGLADESH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES

Book Review - The Belt Road and Beyond—State-Mobilized Globalization in China: 1998–2018

Author: Min Ye

DOI Link: https://www.doi.org/10.56888/BIISSj2020v41n2a5

ABSTRACT

This article investigates the major sources of terrorist financing in Bangladesh and measures that have been taken by the Government of Bangladesh to counter those sources of terrorist financing. In doing so, a modified theory has been developed upon Michael Freeman’s theoretical framework of the methods of terrorist financing. The modified theory refines the concept of state sponsorship by adding regime support as a variable. It has been argued in the article that the domestic political regime may provide direct or indirect support to terrorist groups targeting political opposition. Relevant empirical evidence is also manifested to prove the utility of the modified framework. In conclusion, the paper stresses the need for bolstering national efforts to combat terrorist financing.