Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami under fire after lawmaker expelled over misconduct

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami expelled lawmaker Gazi Nazrul Islam following accusations of "moral decay" and alleged assault on his staff. The party, which presents itself as a morally clean alternative to mainstream politics, faced intense public criticism as the controversy unfolded.

The episode also revived scrutiny of the party’s stance on women’s participation, with senior leaders previously asserting that women cannot lead the party and refusing to field female candidates. After media reports quoted remarks about reducing work hours for mothers and offering financial incentives, the leadership denied misrepresentation, but the incident highlighted broader concerns about the party’s gender policies and its claimed ethical standards.