Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Bangladesh Faces Rising Extremism Amid Political Upheaval
After the Sheikh Hasina-led government was removed, Bangladesh has seen a rise in extremism and radical groups like the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI).
The BJI is trying to present itself as moderate, but it still supports radical elements and is against minorities.
The country is now under an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
Upcoming elections are scheduled for February 12, 2025, but the Awami League, which was led by Sheikh Hasina, is not allowed to participate.
The main parties running are the BNP, BJI, and NCP.
The BJI wants to implement Sharia-based governance and has formed alliances with other parties.
Experts warn that if the BJI gains power, it could make Bangladesh more radical and increase violence.
Bangladesh faces rising extremism and radicalism after the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI) is attempting to rebrand itself as moderate but continues to support radical elements.
The country is under an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, with elections scheduled for February 12, 2025.
The Awami League is barred from participating in the upcoming elections.
The BJI aims to implement Sharia-based governance and has formed alliances with other parties for the elections.
- Who
- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League
- What
- Rising extremism and political upheaval in Bangladesh
- When
- After the ouster of Sheikh Hasina-led government, with elections scheduled for February 12, 2025
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- To understand the political and social dynamics leading to the rise of radical forces
- Key Issue
- Rising extremism and radicalism in Bangladesh
- Main Radical Group
- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI)
- Current Regime
- Muhammad Yunus-led interim government
- Election Date
- February 12, 2025
- Banned Party
- Awami League
- Principal Contenders
- Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), National Citizen’s Party (NCP)
- Jamaat's Goal
- Sharia-based governance
- Research Center
- International Science for Peace Studies
Sources
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