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❦Shafiqur Rahman
Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami
The Jamaat chief became one of the decisive figures in the election's opposition bloc.
Biography
Context
In the context of Bangladesh's 2026 national election campaign and the Jamaat-led opposition bloc., Shafiqur Rahman is recognized as Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The Jamaat chief became one of the decisive figures in the election's opposition bloc.
Contribution
He led Jamaat-e-Islami into the 2026 election cycle and became the party's main public face in the Jamaat-led alliance that included the NCP.
Impact
His leadership made Jamaat a central force in the 13th parliamentary election and in post-election opposition politics.
Timeline Placement
Shafiqur Rahman appears in 1 linked timeline events, spanning 2026.
First Appearance
2026
Latest Appearance
2026
Active Span
2026
Linked Events
1
Legacy Summary
His leadership made Jamaat a central force in the 13th parliamentary election and in post-election opposition politics. This influence is reflected across 1 connected events.
References
Key sources for understanding this figure
A credible electoral process propels the renewal of democracy
EU Election Observation Mission preliminary statement issued on 14 February 2026, assessing the 12 February parliamentary election as competitive and competently managed while noting localized violence and fear.
Cited in: 1 events
About the EOM Bangladesh 2026
Official mission page stating that the EU deployed an election observation mission for Bangladesh's parliamentary election scheduled for 12 February 2026.
Cited in: 1 events
CEC: 13th Parliamentary election, referendum on Feb 12
News report on the 11 December 2025 announcement of the 12 February 2026 election and referendum schedule, including key procedural dates.
Cited in: 1 events
Tarique Rahman spent 17 years in exile. He is now poised to lead Bangladesh
Associated Press report published after the 12 February 2026 vote, describing local-media and party claims that the BNP had secured a parliamentary majority and framing the election's immediate political outcome.
Cited in: 1 events
United Nations holds briefing for political parties on support to Bangladesh for upcoming elections
UN Bangladesh press release (4 December 2025) on technical electoral assistance, including BALLOT project outputs and party briefing details.
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United Nations Support to the 13 National Parliamentary Electoral Cycle of Bangladesh
UNDP publication stating UN support to the 13th parliamentary election cycle, including the 12 February 2026 date and technical-assistance scope.
Cited in: 1 events
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