Bangladesh-Jamaat-e-Islami

The issues of apologizing, self-criticism, and reform regarding Jamaat-e-Islami's role in the 1971 War of Liberation are age-old. Following the publication of a new book authored by the party's former Assistant Secretary General, the late Barrister Abdur Razzaq, that longstanding debate has resurfaced. However, Jamaat leaders cite that these matters are now irrelevant. In their words, seeking forgiveness for their role in 1971 has lost its relevance.In the statements of Jamaat's current leadersh...

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament, has said that another inevitable revolution appears to be imminent. "I am calling on all of you to prepare for this revolution. Revolution knows no age. In July 2024, everyone—from children to the elderly—took to the streets. In the future as well, everyone will become young again to fight against fascism and snatch victory," he stated.He made these remarks as the chief guest at a mas...

After the Bangladesh Khilafat Andolan and Khilafat Majlis effectively withdrew from the alliance, the 11-party unity led by Jamaat-e-Islami has now effectively become a 9-party coalition. However, the alliance is still using the banner of the '11-party unity' in various programs and press conferences.Most recently, on Thursday night, a meeting of the liaison committee of the 11-party unity was held at the opposition leader's residence on Mintu Road in the capital. Although representatives of nin...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has formally notified the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of its decision to expel Ghazi Nazrul Islam, Member of Parliament for the Satkhira-4 constituency, from the party.In a letter addressed to the Chief Election Commissioner on Thursday, the party's Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar stated that an organisational inquiry was conducted regarding recent news published in various media outlets about Ghazi Nazrul Islam. The investigation found his moral misconduct pr...

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has moved to tighten internal discipline after a series of allegations involving favoritism in the distribution of government grants and relief assistance, preferential treatment for relatives, and other irregularities at the local level. The party has issued written directives to all its members of parliament (MPs) and has already taken disciplinary action, including expulsions and organizational measures, against several leaders over various complaints. Jam...