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, 10:50 AM

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, 17:49 PM

‘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, 20:08 PM

'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, 19:48 PM

‘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, 00:00 AM

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

Party cites unfair treatment and ideological concerns
16 January 2026, 15:39 PM

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

Islami Andolan Bangladesh hints at quitting alliance; press briefing tomorrow
15 January 2026, 21:36 PM

Seat-sharing knot tightens for Jamaat, IAB

Inclusion of NCP in alliance further complicates calculation
7 January 2026, 18:00 PM
28 June 2025, 09:55 AM

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, 20:09 PM

‘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, 02:00 AM

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, 16:00 PM