Mahfuj warns against ‘Moududist proxy party’

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam has strongly criticised attempts to launch what he described as another “Moududist proxy party,” in an oblique reference to Jamaat-e-Islami’s presence in Bangladesh’s political field.

In a Facebook post from London, Alam wrote: “We don't need another proxy–Moududist party in Bangladesh's political landscape. There are already half a dozen proxies working. You won't add anything! Rather, redefine, reorganise and reclaim.”

His remarks underscore frustration over the proliferation of Jamaat-linked proxy platforms in the aftermath of the July Uprising, which critics say is obstructing genuine political renewal.

Syed Abul Ala Moududi, the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, was an influential Islamist political thinker in South Asia whose ideology continues to shape the party’s politics across the region.

Following the post-independence ban on Jamaat in Bangladesh and renewed restrictions in recent years, the party has been accused of operating through a web of “proxy” organiaations under different banners.

Analysts note that these groups often attempt to re-enter mainstream politics under new names, particularly during times of political upheaval.