Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman said his party, the country’s largest Islamist party, would “keep an eye” on Mr. Rahman. Political trajectoryThe political journey of Mr. Rahman was shaped by the traumatic memories of his childhood. During this period, Mr. Rahman earned a name for himself that found mention in U.S. Embassy cables from Dhaka, later released by WikiLeaks in 2005. It was, however, the treatment of Mr. Rahman by the officials that generated sympathy for him. However, it remains to be seen if Mr. Rahman can hold on to the momentum and turn it into a decisive victory.

Source: The Hindu December 28, 2025 09:06 UTC