Voting for Jamaat Is Haram: Islamist Hefazat Launches Jihad on Bangladesh Poll Eve
On the eve of Bangladesh’s national elections, Islamist group Hefazat-e-Islam has issued a fiery statement declaring that “voting for Jamaat-e-Islami is haram”, sparking intense debate across the country. The group’s leaders framed their stance as a religious obligation, urging followers to reject Jamaat and positioning themselves as defenders of Islamic values. The announcement has added…