Election season grips Bangladesh as the February 12 parliamentary vote nears, prompting a flurry of party manifestos. Jamaat-e-Islami’s latest offering breaks ground by pledging cordial, respect-based relations with India and fellow neighbors, a key highlight in its comprehensive platform.
The manifesto details: peaceful and cooperative bonds with India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Thailand, emphasizing honesty and equity. This regional harmony pitch is paired with a global outlook prioritizing Muslim world solidarity.
Jamaat seeks fruitful engagements with advanced economies—America, UK, EU, Japan, Canada—while expanding into Eastern Europe, Africa, and South America through multifaceted partnerships. ‘Effective measures will broaden these relations,’ it asserts.
A strong UN presence is promised to address worldwide challenges in peace, security, rights, and development. Continued roles in SAARC, ASEAN, UN missions, and Rohingya resolution efforts feature prominently, advocating dignified repatriation.
Support for legal migration systems adds to the forward-thinking tone. Pakistan’s absence from mentions fuels speculation on alliances.
This manifesto reframes Jamaat’s image ahead of a pivotal election, blending Islamist roots with pragmatic internationalism. As campaigns intensify, it positions the party as a diplomatic contender in Bangladesh’s evolving political arena.