Bangladesh’s Jamaat-e-Islami leader, Shafiqur Rahman, faced criticism for a social media post suggesting women pushed out of homes for modernity face exploitation, moral decline, and insecurity, likening it to “another form of prostitution.” The party later claimed his account was hacked, sparking doubts about the authenticity of the breach.
Critics, including Awami League supporters and women’s rights activists, dismissed the hacking claim and condemned Rahman’s remarks, accusing Jamaat of hypocrisy due to its past ties with the Bangladesh Nationalist Party. The incident has drawn attention to Jamaat-e-Islami’s stance on women’s issues and gender equality, raising concerns about conflicting attitudes with constitutional rights.
BNP Election Steering Committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin questioned Rahman’s hacking claim, noting the delayed response after public outrage. He emphasized the need for immediate transparency in such cases involving major political figures to prevent confusion. With the national election approaching, critics warn that Jamaat’s controversial statements and lack of female candidates could lead Bangladesh down a regressive political path.
