Shafiqur Rahman

Shafiqur Rahman is the leader of Jamaat-e-Islami, an Islamist party in Bangladesh. Jamaat-e-Islami advocates for running the country under Islamic law, though it campaigned on a more moderate platform in the recent election. Rahman and his party are newsworthy because Jamaat-e-Islami significantly increased its seat count in the parliamentary elections held after the 2024 uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina's government. The party secured 68 seats, according to unofficial results, placing it second to the BNP. Rahman's alliance with Nahid Islam of the National Citizen Party also garnered attention. Jamaat-e-Islami's performance in the election and its potential influence on the new government make Shafiqur Rahman a significant figure in Bangladesh's evolving political landscape.