Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has reacted strongly to a recent statement by BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. The party has condemned his statement. "Unacceptable and misleading" It has formally condemned and protested.
What did Rizvi say?
Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, known as the spokesperson of BNP, recently questioned the role of Jamaat in a press conference. He said, "The BNP is continuing its fight to establish democracy, but some parties are unable to clarify their position." His statement sparked a new controversy in the political arena.
According to political analysts, BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, once close allies, have grown apart in recent years. In particular, questions have been raised within the BNP over Jamaat's role in the 2018 elections and recent political programs.
Jamaat's counter-reaction
After Rizvi's speech, a statement from Jamaat said, "A section of the BNP is making purposeful statements about Jamaat, which is against political etiquette."
A central leader of Jamaat said, "We have always tried to play a constructive role in national politics. If BNP wants political unity with us, it must ensure a respectable position."
This strong response from Jamaat has raised new questions among political analysts: Is the BNP-Jamaat alliance on the verge of breaking up? Or is it just a strategic position?
What is the future of BNP-Jamaat relations?
Political experts believe that BNP is now under international and domestic political pressure. In particular, BNP is trying to maintain distance from Jamaat by developing relations with Western countries.
On the other hand, Jamaat is also rethinking its political future. The party is now trying to survive independently in politics and is believed to want to come out of the shadow of BNP.
Now the question is, Is it possible to maintain BNP-Jamaat unity? Or will this heated exchange of words further worsen the relationship between the two parties? Time will tell where their future strategy goes.
