BNP and Jamaat Clash in Cyber War

Ajoy Bangali

Dhaka: BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami have engaged in a heated cyber war, exchanging sharp accusations against each other. The conflict escalated after BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi criticised Jamaat in a public statement.

Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan condemned Rizvi’s remarks on Sunday and accused BNP of betrayal. He claimed that BNP ignored the alliance formed in 2018 and sought power by allying with individuals of opposing views.

Jamaat alleged that BNP compromised principles to gain 22 parliamentary seats during the 2018 elections. BNP dismissed this claim on its verified social media page, terming it laughable and accusing Jamaat of hypocrisy.

Rizvi alleged that Jamaat tried to exploit political instability for its gain and referred to it as a party that opposed the Liberation War of 1971. Jamaat rejected these allegations and said the remarks aimed to mislead the public.

Jamaat claimed its politics focused on justice and human rights and accused BNP of failing to uphold the values of their alliance. Both parties continue to exchange accusations, intensifying tensions in their long-standing partnership.