What is Jamaat-e-Islami? 'Pakistan-backed' political party that brought down Sheikh Hasina govt in Bangladesh

Amid widespread violent protests, Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled to India. Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman announced an interim government and military control to restore order. Jamaat-e-Islami, an influential Islamist party, has faced bans and crackdowns due to its history of violent activities and extremist connections, presenting ongoing challenges for Bangladesh's stability.

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