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Bangladesh Lifts Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami

On Wednesday, Bangladesh's new authorities lifted the ban on Jamaat-e-Islami, the country’s largest Islamist party. They reversed the previous ban, which had been imposed on August 1, 2024, during the final days of Sheikh Hasina’s rule. The government announced, “We have canceled the previous order of August 1, 2024, that banned Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami. This decision is effective immediately.” Jamaat-e-Islami had faced several restrictions in recent years, including bans on participating in elections in 2014, 2018, and again in January 2024. Hasina won her fifth term in these elections, which faced accusations of fraud and lacked a credible opposition. The authorities imposed the ban under an anti-terrorism act just days before Hasina was removed from power. She fled to India b...

Jamaat-e-Islami Threatens Nationwide Electricity Bill Boycott

Jamaat-e-Islami leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has warned the government sternly and suggested that people will boycott electricity bills nationwide if the government does not meet their demands. This announcement came during a sit-in protest at Liaquat Bagh, which has now entered its tenth day. In his address to the protesters, Hafiz Naeem emphasized Jamaat-e-Islami's commitment to its seven-point agenda and their determination not to back down. He called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to take immediate action to lower electricity bills, stating that this step is crucial for the government’s political survival. Hafiz Naeem criticized the government for not being honest. He pointed out that the government's actions often contradict the promises made during talks. He highlighted the ...

Karachi’s biggest aptitude test took place, organized by Alkhidmat under the IT skill program, Bano Qabil

Alkhidmat Foundation took the biggest IT aptitude test in Karachi. Bano Qabil is an IT skill program. Alkhidmat Foundation initiated the program whereas Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) announced its launch. Alkhidmat is a welfare wing of the National Political party Jamaat-e-Islami. Recently, it offered huge skill-based IT programs for anyone who was willing to learn. Alkhidmat collaborated with leading educational institutes and a complete team of professionals. The foundation offered courses in Freelancing, web development, application development, graphic designing, and digital marketing. Moreover, the program also includes teaching the rising trend of Amazon Virtual Assistant skills. Jamaat-e-Islami said that the successful candidates will be participating in four to six months of courses. Mo...