Jamaat-e-Islami, formerly known as Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh, a faction of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, is once again asserting its presence in Bangladeshi politics. The party, which does not recognize nationalism and advocates for the establishment of a state governed by Sharia law, has expanded its influence beyond Bangladesh, with branches in India, Pakistan, the UK, and even Africa.
Following the fall of the Hasina administration, Jamaat-e-Islami has re-emerged as a significant force. After Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country, Bangladesh’s Army Chief General Waqaruzzaman invited Jamaat’s Ameer to discuss the future of Bangladesh. This meeting effectively legitimized Jamaat-e-Islami, despite its previous ban from Bangladeshi politics. The Bangladesh Supreme Court subsequently restored Jamaat’s legitimacy in the political arena.
Since then, Jamaat-e-Islami has positioned itself as a major political party. Although traditionally allied with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Jamaat now appears to be operating independently. The party has expressed support for the Interim Government of Bangladesh, led by Dr. Yunus, and has announced its willingness to allow time for electoral reforms. This move was made without consulting its long-term ally, the BNP, raising concerns within the party.
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