Islamist Party’s Rise Overshadows Student Revolution in Bangladesh

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 6 min read 100% complete by Anupreeta Das and Saif HasnatFebruary 15, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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In Bangladesh's first national elections since the 2024 student revolution, the Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami significantly increased its political power, winning nearly a quarter of the seats. This rise overshadowed the initial goals of the student movement that toppled the previous government. The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, secured a majority, but Jamaat's success marks a notable shift in the country's political landscape. Jamaat's earlier alliance with the National Citizen Party (NCP), formed by leaders of the student uprising, proved less successful for the NCP, which only won a few seats. Jamaat's gains highlight a transformation in Bangladeshi politics following the revolution.

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University of Dhaka 50% Sheikh Hasina 50% National Citizen Party ×460% 2024 revolution ×260% Shafiqur Rahman 60% Tarique Rahman ×270% Dhaka ×370% Bangladesh Nationalist Party ×270% Jamaat-e-Islami ×790% Bangladesh ×5100%

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bangladesh 100% jamaat-e-islami 90% islamist party 90% student revolution 80% national elections 70% political landscape 60% islamic law 60% political party 50% political dynasty 50%

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