Dhaka University Protests: 2024 Protests Poster Boy Faces Flak Over Jamaat Tie-Up

• Sadiq Qayem, a prominent face of the 2024 protests, is accused of secretly promoting Jamaat-e-Islami's agenda at Dhaka University.
• Students confronted Qayem after his public identification as president of Islami Chhatra Shibir, Jamaat's student wing.
• Female students voiced strong accusations of Jamaat leaders insulting and abusing women, feeling betrayed by Qayem's actions.
• Protesters allege Qayem exploited the 2024 uprising's momentum to hide his political affiliations and secure influence.
• Concerns rise over Islamist-aligned groups gaining ground in student elections and potential national political shifts ahead of 2026 elections.

Why It Matters: Dhaka University students confront a former protest leader over alleged ties to Jamaat-e-Islami, sparking campus unrest.