BNP and Jamaat: Strategic Rivals or Allies in Bangladesh Politics?
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News18•01-02-2026, 17:31
BNP and Jamaat: Strategic Rivals or Allies in Bangladesh Politics?
- •BNP and Jamaat, long-standing anti-Awami League allies, appear to be engaging in an electoral contest, sparking debate on its genuineness.
- •Jamaat-e-Islami maintained its structure despite its role in the 1971 Liberation War, which put it ideologically opposite to Awami League.
- •Ziaur Rahman, after forming BNP, lifted the ban on religion-based parties, rehabilitating Jamaat and reopening space for religious politics.
- •BNP and Jamaat have frequently allied to contest elections against Awami League, with Jamaat often gaining a more advantageous position.
- •Analysts suggest the current rivalry is a tactical maneuver, as both parties share ideological roots in Islamic nationalism and strategic objectives against Awami League.
Why It Matters: The apparent rivalry between BNP and Jamaat is likely a strategic move, given their shared history and ideology.
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