The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a press briefing after a meeting with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) at the Election Commission (EC) Bhaban this afternoon. Photo: Collected

DHAKA, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today alleged that a 
"planned smear campaign" is being conducted against the party's Ameer (chief) 
through social media hacking, following his recent remarks on women's rights 
and education.
 
A party delegation, including the leaders of the female wing of the party, 
raised the issue at a press briefing after a meeting with the Chief Election 
Commissioner (CEC) at the Election Commission (EC) Bhaban this afternoon.

Jamaat's Assistant Secretary General and Chief of Media and Publicity 
Department Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair said the social media account of the 
party's Ameer was targeted to spread misinformation and create public 
confusion.
 
He described the incident as a direct threat to a democratic electoral 
environment and urged the government and the Election Commission to take 
immediate action against those responsible for the cyberattack.

The party also expressed deep concern over a reported surge in violence 
against its female members. 

Dr. Habiba Chowdhury, head of Political Affairs for Jamaat's Women's 
Department, alleged that female activists are facing physical attacks and 
harassment across the country.
 
She stated that detailed information regarding these incidents has been 
submitted to the EC.
 
While affirming the party's desire for an inclusive election, Dr. Habiba 
warned that if the safety of their members is not ensured, the party will be 
forced to build resistance against such aggression.

The party remains committed to upholding the respect and honor of women, 
despite opposition from certain quarters attempting to hinder their 
activities, she added.

Clarifying the party's ideological stance, Principal Nurunnesa Siddika, 
secretary of Jamaat's Women's Department, addressed the issue of top-level 
leadership.
 
She stated that as an Islamic organisation, the party believes the role of 
Ameer is reserved for men, citing religious interpretations. 

"Female members entered the party's politics with this understanding and 
argued that true empowerment lies in a woman's dignity and rights within 
society rather than occupying the highest organisational post," she noted.