The amiable former Islamic teacher says he and his thousands of followers want to rid Bangladesh of bloodthirsty leftist rebels and gangsters but authorities say the man is a dangerous fanatic. Bangla Bhai, a bearded Muslim in his early 30's, who some reports say was a follower of Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan, has risen from nowhere to become one of Bangladesh's most notorious men in a matter of months. Originally Bangla Bhai -- a nickname meaning Brother of the Bangladeshi people -- and his followers were welcomed and quietly supported by police, who have for decades been unable to eradicate the rebels. But police soon realised he was out of control and dangerous.
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