Bangladesh: Islamist Politics Surges Post-Uprising, Threatens Women's Rights

• A new report highlights a sharp rise in Islamist politics in Bangladesh following the July 2024 uprising.
• The BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) report, "Rupture, Reform, and Reimagining Democracy," warns of widespread negative consequences, especially for women.
• Author Mirza M. Hassan notes the uprising didn't lead to anticipated structural transformation, but rather chaotic governance and a weak interim government.
• The political vacuum post-uprising allowed previously suppressed Islamist groups, including Jamaat, to gain prominence, shifting the ideological landscape to the right.
• The rise of political Islam is expected to disproportionately affect women, potentially leading to formal and informal Islamic governance that could create problems for them.