Bangladesh Bans Jamaat-e-Islami Amidst Ongoing Violence
- Bangladesh has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami party and its affiliates following weeks of violence.
- The crackdown is in response to violent student protests that have left over 250 dead and thousands injured.
- The government’s move comes amid accusations and denials of responsibility for the unrest.
Bangladesh has taken a dramatic step by banning the Jamaat-e-Islami party and its associated organizations, labeling them as “militant and terrorist” groups. This decision follows a wave of violence that has plagued the country, with more than 250 people killed and thousands injured in recent weeks.
The ban, imposed under anti-terrorism laws, comes after the ruling Awami League party accused Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, of inciting violence during student protests. These protests, which erupted over demands for changes to the quota system for government jobs, have been met with a severe government response, including a nationwide curfew and military deployment.
In reaction, Jamaat-e-Islami has denied the allegations and condemned the ban as an “illegal move” intended to distract from the government’s actions against protesters. The violence has seen over 10,000 arrests in the past 12 days, with many opposition party members among those detained.
As the unrest continues, the government’s crackdown and the ongoing conflict highlight the deepening political and social tensions in Bangladesh.