Ahead of February elections in Bangladesh, political leaders are reportedly using anti-Hindu and anti-India rhetoric to polarize voters. Minority communities face threats, fake narratives, and potential violence, raising fears of persecution and exodus amid attempts to consolidate religious vote banks
Ahead of Bangladesh’s February 12 elections, clashes erupted between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami workers in Dhaka and Cumilla, leaving several injured. Political tensions escalated amid campaign disputes, vandalism, and allegations of intimidation, reflecting a volatile pre-election environment under the interim government
The ISI and Jamaat-e-Islami are orchestrating minority persecution in Bangladesh, turning killings into an extortion racket. Authorities are complicit, and the goal is to incite anti-India sentiment and instability
Intelligence inputs warn that Jamaat-e-Islami’s subcontinental hawala network has reactivated ahead of elections, raising funds for terror groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed. The network is allegedly being used by the ISI to rebuild terror infrastructure and influence regional stability
Husaini urged them to connect with the broader society through a new framework called "RISE," which stands for Reach Out, Individual Contribution, Shift in Public Opinion, and Engagement. He emphasized the importance of extending engagement beyond the organization, focusing on personal outreach, reform, and service, in order to create positive changes in public perception and involve the wider Muslim community in amplifying the outreach efforts.
NIA sleuths, along with police and the CRPF, carried out searches at five places in Bandipora district of north Kashmir, a day after it carried out raids at 56 locations.
