Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Hefazat's Rising Influence in Bangladesh
Hefazat-e-Islam is a group in Bangladesh that has become more influential recently.
They have been protesting against the Women’s Rights Commission and want to change the country's constitution to follow Islamic law.
Their leader, Mamunul Haque, was released from jail in May 2024 and has made some controversial statements.
The group is also linked to mob violence in the country.
Some people see Hefazat's actions as a threat to Bangladesh's secular values, while others see them as a legitimate expression of religious and political demands.
Hefazat-e-Islam's influence has grown in Bangladesh.
The group has been protesting against the Women’s Rights Commission.
Hefazat wants to replace the current constitution with a Sharia-based one.
Leader Mamunul Haque was released on bail in May 2024.
Hefazat is linked to mob violence by Towihidi Janata.
- Who
- Hefazat-e-Islam and its leader Mamunul Haque
- What
- Rising influence and controversial activities of Hefazat-e-Islam
- When
- 2013 Shapla incident, May 2024 bail of Mamunul Haque
- Where
- Bangladesh
- Why
- Government policies and the release of Mamunul Haque have emboldened Hefazat-e-Islam
Government and Secular Groups
Hefazat-e-Islam
Role in Protests
Government and Secular Groups
Hefazat's protests are seen as disruptive and a threat to secular values.
Hefazat-e-Islam
Hefazat's protests are a legitimate expression of religious and political demands.
Constitutional Replacement
Government and Secular Groups
The demand to replace the current constitution with a Sharia-based one is seen as a threat to the secular fabric of Bangladesh.
Hefazat-e-Islam
The demand for a Sharia-based constitution is a religious and political necessity.
- Organization
- Hefazat-e-Islam
- Leader
- Mamunul Haque
- Year of Shapla Incident
- 2013
- Current Government
- Yunus Administration
- Controversial Statements
- Mamunul Haque's public statements
- Protests Against
- Women’s Rights Commission
- Mob Violence
- Towihidi Janata