Bangladesh’s Political Gamble: Could Hasina’s Exclusion Strengthen Jamaat-e-Islami?

Bangladesh is facing a critical political test under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. With Sheikh Hasina in exile and the Awami League pushed to the margins, questions are growing over whether Jamaat-e-Islami and other Islamist forces could benefit from the shrinking political space. At the same time, economic pressures, garment-sector unrest and power shortages are adding to the country's challenges. Hasina's passport request has further intensified the political debate, while Dhaka's ties with India face fresh questions. Is Rahman's strategy consolidating the BNP's position, or could it create a political vacuum with consequences for Bangladesh's democracy and regional stability?