Bangladesh Lifts Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami Party

Bangladesh's interim government led by Muhammad Yunus has lifted the ban on the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Islami Chhatra Shibir, previously imposed by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina under anti-terrorism laws. The caretaker government stated that there was 'no specific evidence' of the party's involvement in terrorist activities, which was a key rationale for the ban. Hasina's administration had accused Jamaat of inciting violence during protests, leading to her ousting on August 5. Jamaat has been barred from contesting elections since 2013 due to a court ruling against its registration, claiming conflict with the secular constitution. Following the ban's revocation, Jamaat plans to seek restoration of its political registration through the Supreme Court. The political landscape remains uncertain as the new government aims to stabilize the situation amid ongoing tensions.