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Tuesday, December 2, 2025
TopicJamaat-e-Islami

Topic: Jamaat-e-Islami

As Jamaat-e-Islami resurfaces in Bangladesh politics, what role will it play in a post-Hasina era

Last August, the interim govt lifted ban on Jamaat-e-Islami. It has rebranded itself as 'moderate & democratic', and is advocating for peaceful transition to an Islamic welfare state.

Kerala Muslim groups are auditing others on Islamophobia. It isn’t helping

The Jamaat-e-Islami and other outfits that campaign against the stoking of Islamophobia in Kerala must first look within before conveniently laying the blame on others.

Did media & Left stoke Islamophobia in MEC 7 fitness controversy? Facts say otherwise

Samastha’s AP faction is among the most orthodox Muslim outfits in Kerala. Its primary objection to MEC 7 is the mingling of genders and the exercise being held in public view.

There’s a big obstacle to Awami League’s return to Bangladesh politics

The Yunus government is fighting the issue of banning the Awami League on two fronts. On one side stand the ordinary Bangladeshis, and on the other are the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami.

With chances of Awami League rally in Bangladesh, a look at where party stands & what its rivals feel

In a leaked audio, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina is heard urging party leaders to take to the streets Sunday. Interim govt has said that the 'fascist' party will not be allowed to hold rally.

How & why J&K rejected ex-militants & separatists who contested polls as Independents

28 former militants and separatists, including 10 candidates backed by Jamaat-e-Islami and others by Awami Ittehad Party (AIP), bit the dust as J&K chose to vote for mainstream parties.

Hafiz Sikandar, 1st to contest J&K polls while wearing GPS tracker, finishes 6th in Bandipora

Hafiz Mohammad Sikandar Malik, from Bandipora’s Gundpora area, contested elections as an Independent, backed by banned organisation Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI) Kashmir.

GPS tracker on ankle, Hafiz Sikander campaigns in J&K’s Bandipora, says ‘loved ones wary of coming close’

Hafiz Mohammad Sikander Malik, former district president of the banned Jamaat-e-Islami Kashmir, is contesting from Bandipora as an Independent. Held in 2019, he faces UAPA charges.

Jamaat-e-Islami back in electoral game. What it means & how it could queer the pitch for NC, PDP in J&K

The banned organisation has entered electoral scene by supporting 10 Independents, who are drawing large crowds at rallies. Govt officials say this is a tactic to have the ban lifted.

Mobs are still calling the shots in Bangladesh. Yunus government appears weak to act

Banned Islamist outfit Hizb ut-Tahrir is active in several parts of Bangladesh, distributing pamphlets in Dhaka. The police are nowhere to be seen.

On Camera

Desi weddings are now fake, vapid, meaningless extravaganzas. Billionaires pop out of nowhere

Once you sign up for a celebrity-driven destination ‘event’, you are held hostage for three days that test your sanity and stamina, unless you are Ranveer Singh, who always looks like he is having the best time.

New cess on ‘pan masala’ to fund national security and healthcare programmes

The Health Security Se National Security Cess Bill, 2025, explained. Oppn has attacked the proposed cess as 'a new financial burden' on the citizens.

After Op Sindoor, India goes in for more Heron Mk IIs; Israel frontrunner for mega MALE drones deal

Order for 87 MALE drones will be split between 2 Indian firms in 64:36 ratio to ensure there are 2 independent manufacturing lines with at least 60% indigenous components.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.