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.
Islamic Movement Bangladesh Quits Jamaat-Led Bloc, Citing Ideological Differences
Islamic Movement Bangladesh has announced that it will contest independently in 268 constituencies, ultimately deciding not to join the Jamaat-e-Islami–led electoral alliance.
Jamaat-e-Islami Warns of Risk of “Rigged Election” Ahead of February 12 Polls
Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer, Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, has alleged that the government and law enforcement agencies have been “leaning towards a particular political party” for some time. He believes this has created concern that the February 12 election may turn into a “rigged election.”
No Women Candidates in Jamaat-Led Eight-Party Alliance
At the preliminary stage of the election, the contrasting picture of women’s and minority representation among political parties has raised serious questions about the country’s political culture and commitment to inclusivity.
U.S. Policy Toward Bangladesh May Trigger a Renewed Islamist Rise in South Asia
Washington may be betting on forces whose rise could deepen instability across the region, empower extremist networks, and undermine Bangladesh’s secular foundations — foundations that were laid with enormous sacrifice in 1971.
Jamaat Continues to Use Religious Rhetoric to Mobilise Voters
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami is facing widespread allegations of exploiting religious sentiment to mobilise voters ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections scheduled for February 12 next year.
Uproar Over Leaked Audio of Conversation Between Jamaat Leader and Islami Bank Director
A portion of a conversation has allegedly been leaked between Md. Abdul Jalil, Independent Director of Islami Bank Bangladesh, Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud, Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka South, and several officials and employees of the bank regarding the distribution of responsibilities inside and outside polling centers. After the matter surfaced, it triggered renewed debate across political circles and social media.