Char Monai Pir Outlines Blueprint for Islamic Rule
Bangladesh’s political landscape is now clearly showing a deep and dangerous turn—where ideology is being replaced by fundamentalism, and democracy by extremism. A particular group is openly aiming for this shift. Under this guise, the Jamaat-e-Islami–Char Monai alliance is moving forward, boldly declaring their intent to govern Bangladesh in the style of Afghanistan if they come to power.
In a widely discussed recent interview with journalist Khaled Mahyuddin, the Char Monai Pir himself stated that if the Jamaat-Char Monai alliance takes power, women will be banned from going outside the home, the burqa will be made mandatory, the religious freedom of minority communities will be curtailed, and people at all levels will be brought under jihadi training.
This statement is not just alarming—it is a direct challenge to the existence of the country, its Liberation War ideals, its Constitution, and its pluralistic religious society. Bangladesh, earned through a war of independence, was envisioned as a secular, democratic state. That dream is now on the verge of being shattered by this fundamentalist force.
Today in Bangladesh, Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, Indigenous communities, and followers of other faiths are regularly subjected to attacks, oppression, and religious discrimination. Incidents like arson attacks on places of worship, idol destruction, and obstruction of religious festivals have become commonplace. Yet, the current Yunus government’s stance on these matters remains curiously silent and mysteriously passive. According to the official narrative, these are all “isolated incidents,” but in reality, they appear to be orchestrated by a well-organized fundamentalist group. Whether the government is merely failing to resist them—or is tacitly encouraging them—remains unclear.
This raises a critical question: Is the Yunus government’s silence mere negligence, or is it a reflection of calculated support? The rise of fundamentalism is now so evident that it can no longer be denied. The ideology of the Jamaat-Char Monai-Taliban axis is beginning to take root deep within the country.
We must not forget—Afghanistan once had modernity, women’s higher education, and vibrant cultural activities. Within a decade of the Taliban’s arrival, all signs of civilization were decimated. Is Bangladesh heading down that same path?
Time to Rise Up Is Now
✅ All political forces that believe in secularism and the spirit of the Liberation War must unite.
✅ Anti-fundamentalist awareness must be raised across society—in mosques, temples, schools, colleges, neighborhoods, and communities.
✅ Legal, social, and cultural resistance must be built to protect minority rights.
✅ The Yunus government’s duplicity, silence, and patronage must be held accountable.
Bangladesh is a secular, democratic state.
It is not a stage for anyone’s imagined caliphate.
It is a real nation, earned with the blood of its people, and founded on equality, justice, and secularism.
Defending that foundation is the most urgent battle today.
