Bangladesh Islamist Groups Mobilize for Elections After Years of Repression
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Firstpost•12-01-2026, 10:30
Bangladesh Islamist Groups Mobilize for Elections After Years of Repression
- •Bangladesh's Islamist groups, including Jamaat-e-Islami, are mobilizing for the February 12 elections, sensing a major opportunity after years of repression.
- •The elections follow a mass uprising in 2024 that toppled Sheikh Hasina's autocratic government.
- •Jamaat-e-Islami, the largest Islamist party, has allied with the National Citizen Party (NCP) and is fielding only male candidates.
- •Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had a tough stance against Islamist movements, with several leaders executed for war crimes.
- •Since Hasina's departure, Islamist leaders have been released, and groups are demanding restrictions on "anti-Islamic" cultural activities.
Why It Matters: Islamist groups in Bangladesh are making a significant political comeback ahead of the upcoming elections.
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