Bangladesh’s ruling party attempts to revive ties with Islamists

Bangladesh's ruling party, the BNP, is under scrutiny for alleged outreach to Islamists. This recalls the 2001-06 BNP rule. Senior leaders met jailed Islamists. Religious affairs minister Kaikobad is reportedly building new links. This period saw a rise in extremism and radical groups. Jamaat-e-Islami acted against India's security interests. They coordinated with Pakistan Army and ISI for cross-border terror.