Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB)

IAB leader urges free, fair voting, hopes for support of Islam and Shariah

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s Senior Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Muhammad Faizul Karim said he hoped voters would cast their votes in favour of “Islam and Shariah.”
12 February 2026

Islami Andolan unveils manifesto pledging Islamic principles in governance

Party says Islam offers a complete framework for justice, accountability, and state administration
4 February 2026

‘Islami Andolan forced to take a separate path for the sake of Islam’

Charmonai Pir says Jamaat deviated from its commitment to implementing Islamist values
25 January 2026

'Elect me on Feb 12, sleep peacefully with your doors open from 13th'

Mufti Faizul Karim campaigns with promise of corruption‑free society
25 January 2026

‘Jamaat-IAB split a blow to Islamists’ one-box plan’

Islami Andolan Bangladesh’s withdrawal from the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance, which aimed at mobilising Islamist votes, is set to have a negative effect on the alliance’s “one-box policy”.
18 January 2026

Islami Andolan breaks with Jamaat-led alliance, to contest 268 seats alone

Party cites unfair treatment and ideological concerns
16 January 2026

'Why should we accept Jamaat's authoritarian attitude for some seats?'

Islami Andolan Bangladesh hints at quitting alliance; press briefing tomorrow
15 January 2026

Seat-sharing knot tightens for Jamaat, IAB

Inclusion of NCP in alliance further complicates calculation
7 January 2026

Reforms first, then polls

The Islami Andolan Bangladesh prioritises reforms over elections but also believes the government should announce a timeline of its own accord. Still in talks with other Islamist parties for a grand coalition, Islami Andolan chief Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim told The Daily Star during an exclusive interview that it favoured proportional representation instead of the prevailing ‘first-past-the-post’ election system.
13 November 2024

‘All that matters to AL is acquiring power.’

This election will push the whole country towards further uncertainty and close the door to constructive politics in Bangladesh.
5 January 2024

The EC must evaluate its own performance

Shrugging off its moral obligation with unpalatable comments will not add to the cause of gaining public trust.
18 June 2023