Bangladesh Elections: BNP Frontrunner, But Jamaat's Shadow Looms Large
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News18•03-01-2026, 14:14
Bangladesh Elections: BNP Frontrunner, But Jamaat's Shadow Looms Large
- •Confidential assessment reveals BNP faces deeper challenges in Bangladesh elections despite being a frontrunner.
- •Jamaat-e-Islami is gaining significant clout by attracting traditional Awami League voters, who are crucial kingmakers.
- •Jamaat allegedly holds strong influence within civil and police administration, raising concerns about electoral manipulation.
- •BNP's internal issues, including Tarique Rahman's 18-year absence and problematic ticket distribution, weaken its position.
- •Jamaat prefers election delays to consolidate power and can use micro-level controls to shape outcomes without overt rigging.
Why It Matters: BNP faces significant internal and external challenges from Jamaat's growing influence in Bangladesh elections.
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