This decision marks a significant rollback of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's policies, who had taken a firm stance against the party's role in stoking violence and several terrorist activities.
Just last month, Sheikh Hasina banned Jamaat-eIslami, because of its sinister involvement in student-led protests that contributed to her ouster. Jamaat e Islami had already been effectively barred from participating in elections since a 2013 court ruling revoked its registration as a political party. The caretaker government's decision to reverse this ban, citing a lack of evidence of the party's involvement in "terrorist activities," raises serious questions about the country's future direction.
This reversal is not just a matter of legal procedure; it reflects a broader trend of undoing the policies of a leader who took a hard line against extremism. As Bangladesh grapples with the implications of this decision, the international community must remain vigilant and continue to support the principles of democracy and secularism in the region.
Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh (JIB), a political party founded in 1941 with an Islamist ideology, has had a complex and often controversial history. From its inception to its tumultuous role during Bangladesh's liberation struggle in 1971, the party has shaped and been shaped by the nation's political landscape. Over the years, Jamaat-e-Islami's resurgence has sparked concern and debate over whether the movement represents a return to Islamist politics or signals a dangerous slide toward the "Talibanization" of Bangladesh.
Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh or literally translated reads as Bangladesh Islamic Congress, began as a chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind.
This story is from the August 30, 2024 edition of The Daily Guardian.
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