Jamaat Wants to Push Bangladesh Toward the Path of Afghanistan: Mirza Fakhrul
BNP Secretary General and Sheaf of Paddy symbol candidate for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency, Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, has said that Jamaat-e-Islami wants to push Bangladesh backward and turn it into a state like Afghanistan. He said that Jamaat is standing in the way of women’s equal rights and the vision of building a modern Bangladesh.
Demand Raised to Cancel Jamaat Ameer’s Candidacy over Misogynistic Remarks
Leaders of the Democratic United Front have demanded the cancellation of the candidacy of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman over allegations of making derogatory and discriminatory remarks about women. In a joint statement sent to the media on Monday, they said that any individual or party that makes statements undermining the dignity of women has no moral right to participate in democratic politics.
Women’s Political Rights Held Hostage by Religion-Based Politics
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has warned that the increasing influence of religion‑based politics is restricting women’s political participation and undermining gender equality and social diversity.
Over 90% of Post-August Violence Linked to BNP–Jamaat Forces
A recent study by Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) reveals that the vast majority of violence incidents that occurred after 5 August were linked to activists and leaders of the main opposition political party. The research, covering the 17-month period from August 2024 to December 2025, found that 91.7% of all documented violent incidents were associated with opposition party members.
Female Students Protest at Dhaka University Over Jamaat Ameer’s ‘Misogynistic’ Post
A group of female students staged a protest at Dhaka University over an allegedly “misogynistic” post published on social media by Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. On Sunday (2:00 PM), a rally and symbolic broom procession were held at the base of the university’s Anti-Terrorism Raju Sculpture under the banner “Broom Procession in Protest Against the Insult of Working Women.”
“They Tried to Use Us, We Have Come Out for the Welfare of Islam”: Rezaul Karim
Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim, Ameer of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, said, “They tried to use us in the name of Islam; we have come out collectively for the welfare of Islam.”
Bangladesh Elections Shadowed by Rising Political Violence
Rising political violence, targeted killings, and street clashes are fueling fear ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 parliamentary elections, raising concerns over security, voter safety, and the credibility of the first national vote since the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s government.
No Non-Believing MP Can Exist in a Country with 80% Muslims
A speech given by a candidate nominated by Jamaat-e-Islami for the Barguna-2 constituency at an election rally has gone viral on social media. In the speech, he said, “In a country where 80 percent are Muslims, there can be no non-believing or indecent parliamentary representatives.” This remark has sparked intense discussion both locally and online.
Harsh Vardhan Shringla: Jamaat-e-Islami Can Only Gain Power Through Rigged Elections
Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and current Rajya Sabha member Harsh Vardhan Shringla has stated that Jamaat-e-Islami can only come to power through biased and violent elections.
U.S. Secret Strategy Involving Jamaat Exposed in Bangladesh Politics
After the July movement, an investigative report by The Washington Post on Bangladesh’s political transition and U.S. diplomatic activities surrounding Jamaat-e-Islami has caused intense upheaval in Bangladeshi politics. Based on a leaked audio conversation of a U.S. Embassy official stationed in Dhaka, the report claims that the United States is considering a strategy to utilize Jamaat-e-Islami by keeping it “under control” in the context of forming a future government.