BNP Accuses Jamaat of Creating a 'State Within a State'

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is saying that Jamaat-e-Islami is trying to act like its own separate government inside Bangladesh.

They say Jamaat is doing this through its actions in politics, universities and media.

The BNP points out that a student leader, allegedly affiliated with Jamaat, fined a shop and put the money into the party's fund.

BNP says it is not the job of student leaders to fine shops.

BNP criticizes this action, claiming that it undermines the proper function of a state.

They also accuse the media of not reporting on Jamaat's actions.

The BNP thinks Jamaat’s actions are a serious problem that needs to be addressed.