The Jamaat Question in Bangladesh : Islam, Politics and Society in a Post-Democratic Nation

The Jamaat Question in Bangladesh addresses the complex intersection of global politics and local dynamics in Bangladesh, particularly in relation to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (Jamaat). With multidisciplinary insights and perspectives, the contributors to this volume provide an objective socio-historical analysis of Islam, politics and society in Bangladesh. Separating fact from fiction, they attempt to uncover the truth about Jamaat, the largest Islam-based political party in the country. Suppressed and marginalized by the BAL regime, Jamaat remains active in the social landscape of Bangladesh. What makes Jamaat so resilient against all odds? Can it peacefully coexist with rival political parties in a polarized nation such as Bangladesh? This book seeks to answer these crucial questions. An essential read for those interested in Bangladeshi politics and political Islam. Cover 1 Endorsements 2 Half Title 4 Series 5 Title 6 Copyright 7 Contents 8 List of Illustrations 10 List of Contributors 11 Acknowledgements 16 1 Jamaat Question in Post-Democratic Bangladesh 18 2 Emergence of Islam and the Formation of Muslim Society in Bangladesh 32 3 Politics of Islam in Bangladesh and the Role of Jamaat 60 4 Jamaat and Shibir: From Islamic Revolutionary to Ideal Citizen 80 5 Jamaat and Democracy: Constitutionalism, Electoral Politics and Complacency 92 6 Social Welfare Programmes in the Politics of Jamaat in Bangladesh: A Social Movement Theory Perspective 117 7 Behind the Story: Birth of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and the Role of Jamaat 144 8 Treatment of Jamaat and Shibir in Post-Democratic Bangladesh 162 9 Execution of Jamaat Leaders: National Villain or Fallen Heroes? 199 10 The International Crimes Tribunal, Bangladesh: Courting Controversy 223 11 Jamaat and Bangladesh: Towards a Cohesive Narrative 255 Index 266 Moderation;,Jamaat-e-Islami;,Extremism;,Islamism;,Secularism;,Democracy;,Political,Islam;,South,Asia;,Shibir Moderation,Jamaat-e-Islami,Extremism,Islamism,Secularism,Democracy,Political Islam,South Asia,Shibir