Jamaat-e-Islami

‘People saw what they did in 1971’

In a dig at Jamaat-e-Islami, BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said the nation saw how the party killed hundreds of thousands and violated countless mothers and sisters during the Liberation War.

'Anyone trying to obstruct voting won't be able to return with their hands intact'

Says Jamaat top leader ATM Azharul; Calls Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed and Abdul Kader Mollah 'martyrs'

Mind the gap / Full pay, half freedom, complete upheaval

Apparently, salvation for Bangladeshi women has arrived. Jamaat-e-Islami has declared that, under their rule, women will work five hours a day and still receive a full day's pay. Employers will pay for five, and the government will foot the bill for the remaining three.

Five hours of work, three hours of gratitude

Lately, my newsfeed has been ablaze with outrage over certain remarks by the head of Jamaat-e-Islami. His latest statement is that if his party comes to power, women will work for five hours but be paid for eight, with the employers footing five, the government kindly covering the other three.

Jamaat, allies to stay on roads to resist 'fascist forces’ tomorrow

Warn of indefinite sit-in in front of chief adviser's residence if demands unmet

Uncertainty lingers on as parties dig in / No polls unless charter granted legal status

Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolon, and six other like-minded parties yesterday warned that no election can be held in February without legal recognition of the July charter.

Jamaat warns of showdown in Dhaka

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday warned that Dhaka could take on a “different look” on November 11 if the government fails to meet the party and its allies’ five demands, as they plan to hold a grand rally that day.

‘Before Dhaka turns into a sea of people on Nov 11, accept 5-point demand’

Jamaat leader Porwar says govt should show respect to public aspiration reflected in July Charter

Referendum must before election: Taher

The Jamaat leader urges govt to act or face mass uprising on Nov 11

November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025

Jamaat warns of showdown in Dhaka

Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday warned that Dhaka could take on a “different look” on November 11 if the government fails to meet the party and its allies’ five demands, as they plan to hold a grand rally that day.

November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025

‘Before Dhaka turns into a sea of people on Nov 11, accept 5-point demand’

Jamaat leader Porwar says govt should show respect to public aspiration reflected in July Charter

November 6, 2025
November 6, 2025

Referendum must before election: Taher

The Jamaat leader urges govt to act or face mass uprising on Nov 11

November 4, 2025
November 4, 2025

Jamaat to announce final list of election candidates ‘in due time’: Shafiqur

Party ameer returns after 15-day trip, urges parties to avoid political discord

November 2, 2025
November 2, 2025

BNP yet to firm up candidates, Jamaat done

The delay in selecting candidates has visibly slowed the BNP's campaign and stirred resentment among nomination seekers

November 2, 2025
November 2, 2025

Jamaat sets sights on voters beyond borders

Despite uncertainty over how effective the Election Commission’s costly initiative to bring expatriate Bangladeshis into the voting process will be, Jamaat-e-Islami has been actively working to woo this voter base.

October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025

'Those seeking referendum on same day as national polls want to undermine July Charter'

Jamaat leader Golam Porwar demands referendum be held in November

October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025

Reshuffle EC, admin, police before polls

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday expressed serious reservations about the neutrality of the Election Commission, public administration, and the police, demanding necessary reshuffles in these institutions ahead of the polls.

October 13, 2025
October 13, 2025

Jamaat proposes holding national polls and referendum separately

Party suggests lottery system for appointing election officials

October 5, 2025
October 5, 2025

Jamaat wants referendum before national election to legalise July Charter

Assistant secretary general says all parties, including BNP, agree on holding referendum