BNP and Jamaat-E-Islami take diverging paths in the absence of Awami League
Awami League absent from the political stage following the 5 August 2024 political changeover, the two long-standing allies, Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), appear to be drifting apart as they vie for dominance ahead of the upcoming elections. The BNP has been trying to distance itself from the JeI to gain more support from secular and international communities. This move has led to internal disagreements within the BNP, as some leaders still see value in maintaining ties with the JeI. Additionally, the JeI has been focusing on its own political agenda, which sometimes conflicts with the BNP's goals. Supporters of both parties have been particularly active on social media, exchanging harsh words and fueling the growing hostility between them.
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The conflict between the two parties intensified after the mass uprising, primarily surrounding the Islamic bank takeover and the dispute over taking credit for the July-August 2024 uprising. Following this, Jamaat leaders accused the BNP of «grabbing and extortion» across the country. The BNP initially refrained from commenting, but on 29 December, the Senior Joint Secretary General of the BNP, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged that not only India but also several political parties, including those opposed to the 1971 Liberation War, were trying to exploit the political turmoil for their own gain.
Rizvi has been vocal about his concerns regarding the Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI). He has accused the JeI of
