Bangladesh’s post-Hasina moment saw Muhammad Yunus step down, Tarique Rahman’s BNP win election and the nation face a test of whether democratic renewal can replace decades of entrenched abuses. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/19/world/bangladeshs-historic-vote/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #bangladesh #muhammadyunus #sheikhhasina #india #bnp #tariquerahman #jamaateislami #awamileague #ziaurrahman #khaledazia
After a historic vote, can Bangladeshis rise to the occasion?

Last week, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and its leader Tarique Rahman won a commanding electoral victory.

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Intelligence officials warn that ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami are targeting minorities in Bangladesh, turning killings into an extortion racket while destabilising the country and spreading anti-India sentiment ahead of elections. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/world/money-or-death-how-isi-jamaat-is-targeting-minorities-in-bangladesh-y13uowad?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #BangladeshNews #MinorityRights #ISI #JamaatEIslami #BangladeshHindus
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan lashes out at Jamaat-e-Islami, calling them religious extremists and denying any favourable stance. He also reiterates that no one will be protected in the Sabarimala gold smuggling case and warns of politically motivated ED interventions. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/kerala-cm-brands-jamaat-e-islami-staunch-communalists-says-talks-were-held-but-no-good-certificate-was-issued-gsnk87tk?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #KeralaPolitics #PinarayiVijayan #JamaatEIslami #SabarimalaCase #UDF
The controversy intensified after Samastha Mushawara member Umar Faizi Mukkam and leader Hameed Faizy Ambalakkadavu publicly criticised the Muslim League during the campaign period. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/kerala/political-tensions-flare-ahead-of-lsg-polls-as-samastha-echoes-cpm-claims-of-jamaatmuslim-league-alliance-xw5r2rml?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Samastha #IUML #JamaateIslami #CPM #KeralaLSGPolls
The decision follows adverse reports from intelligence agencies indicating direct or indirect links between these schools and the proscribed organisation. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/215-jamaat-e-islami-affiliated-schools-taken-over-by-jammu-and-kashmir-government-puy7wbh8?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Schools #JKGovt #JammuandKashmir #JamaateIslami #IndiaNews