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Bangladesh Supreme Court lifts ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party
- Bangladesh's Supreme Court lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami on February 18, 2025, in Dhaka, restoring its political registration and allowing elections participation.
- The ban stemmed from a 2013 High Court ruling that Jamaat's charter violated the secular constitution during Sheikh Hasina's government, which also issued an executive ban later reversed in 2024.
- The ruling followed Hasina's ouster amid a popular uprising in August 2024 and appeals by Jamaat, with the Supreme Court ordering the Election Commission to reinstate Jamaat's registration and resolve pending issues.
- Jamaat's lawyer Mohammad Shishir Manir said the verdict allows a "democratic, inclusive and multiparty system," while senior leader Shafiqur Rahman apologized if the party made mistakes.
- The ruling allows Jamaat-e-Islami to take part in the forthcoming elections, potentially influencing Bangladesh’s political dynamics by reviving discussions surrounding justice for past atrocities and the role of faith-based parties in the country’s democratic process.
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