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Islamist groups, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, are regrouping ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026, election after years of repression.
Islamist groups, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami, are regrouping ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12, 2026, elections, marking their strongest political push in decades after years of repression under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
The party, linked to the Muslim Brotherhood, leads a coalition with other Islamist factions and student-led groups from the 2024 uprising that ousted Hasina.
Since her removal, Islamist leaders have been released, and groups have grown more assertive, pushing for cultural restrictions and targeting Sufi traditions.
The interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, has lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami and aligned with Islamist parties, while adopting neoliberal reforms.
The political landscape remains volatile, with concerns over rising violence, economic instability, and the erosion of secularism.
The election, seen as the largest democratic process of 2026, will determine whether Bangladesh can transition to a more inclusive democracy or face deepening division.
Grupos islamistas, liderados por Jamaat-e-Islami, se están reagrupando antes de las elecciones del 12 de febrero de 2026 en Bangladesh, después de años de represión.