June 07, 2026
He has already met Jamaat and NCP leaders after the BNP won a two-thirds majority in the election
Historically dominated by BNP and Awami League, this election sees Jamaat emerging as a determined rival in the district
The religion-based party says it will not only give women equal rights but also “prioritise” them
Despite colourful campaigns, voters in Dhaka-11 speak quietly of fear of clashes, manipulation and neglected local problems
He says Jamaat is presenting Islami Andolan as an extremist group to the US
Faizul’s party, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, says the decision does not change the dynamics between the parties
Islami Andolan has walked away from Jamaat’s 11-party election pact in a split that could scatter Islamist votes and redraw the contest against BNP
It says parties allied with Jamaat should review whether Shafiqur’s recent remarks contradict their own principles
