Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh)

Type: Organization

Name: Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh) (Islami Oikya Jote)

Fact Sheet: Fact Sheet for Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh)

First reported May 21 2013 - Updated May 21 2013 - 1 reports

"Govt tries to tarnish Hefazat's image globally"

Islami Oikya Jote (IOJ), an ally of the main opposition BNP, was bitterly critical of the government for sending the message to Washington that the Hefazat-e-Islam's (HI) motive is to turn the country into a Taliban-style country.In a press statement, ... [Published The New Nation - May 21 2013]

Entities: Propaganda, Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh), Abdul Latif

First reported May 19 2013 - Updated May 19 2013 - 1 reports

Awami League

Rally ban termed ‘attack on democracy’

Opposition political parties on Sunday condemned the government’s decision to impose a one-month ban on public meetings and processions terming it ‘unconstitutional’ and an ‘attack on democracy’.Some of the allies of the ruling Awami League also protested ... [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 19 2013]

Entities: Awami League, Democracy, Rafiqul Islam, Bangladesh Nationalist Party

First reported May 13 2013 - Updated May 13 2013 - 1 reports

Call to form anti-militancy committees across the country

(BSS)- Leaders of different political parties, social and cultural bodies today shared an identical view for constituting anti-militancy committees across the country to build united resistance against destructive activities of communal and fanatic forces ... [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 13 2013]

Entities: Shahriar Kabir, Suranjit Sengupta, Tofail Ahmed, Rashed Khan Menon, Mohammad Nasim

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Islamic Foundation Bangladesh

Perpetrators threatening Baitul Mukarram traders not to lodge case again them: BMBA

(BSS) - Leaders of Baitul Mukarram Business Association (BMBA) today accused the Hefajat and Jamaat- Shibir activists of vandalizing and setting fire to their shops when Hefajat activities clashed with members of law enforcement agencies on May 5.They ... [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 10 2013]

Entities: Rahman Chowdhury, Islamic Foundation Bangladesh, Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh)

First reported Apr 27 2013 - Updated Apr 27 2013 - 1 reports

Hefazat threatens tougher agitation for 13-point

Hefazat-e-Islam (HI) on Saturday held rallies in the city and some other parts of the country simultaneously in favour of its 13-point demand.The leaders of HI in the rallies strongly urged the government to accept the demands immediately. Otherwise, ... [Published The New Nation - Apr 27 2013]

Entities: Hemayet Uddin, Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh), Narayanganj (Bangladesh), Gazipur (Bangladesh)

First reported Apr 18 2013 - Updated Apr 18 2013 - 1 reports

Sheikh Hasina

Govt playing tricks to duck CG: 18-party

Hefajat accuses govt of siding with ‘atheists’Foreign vessel owners turn shy of Ctg portAL, allies extend support to April 27 women’s rallyMost PopularMost E-mailedFeedbackHOMEMAIN NEWS Show the courage as demonstrated by Fatikchari people, Khoka urges ... [Published New Age Bangladesh - Apr 18 2013]

Entities: Sheikh Hasina, Rafiqul Islam, MK Anwar

First reported Apr 16 2013 - Updated Apr 16 2013 - 1 reports

18-party rally tomorrow, Hartals planned

The BNP-led 18-party alliance is set to hold a rally in the city tomorrow (Thursday) while it is mulling to enforce two-day countrywide hartal next week to press home their demandsThe demands include release of senior leaders of the alliance and restoration ... [Published The New Nation - Apr 16 2013]

Entities: Redwan Ahmed, Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh), Ilias Ali, Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain

Quotes

Tofail AhmedAhmed said the people of the country could realise on May 5 what the Hefajat-e-Islam and BNP-Jamaat want really. "They want to transform Bangladesh into a failed and militant state like that of Pakistan. On the day (May 5), Khaleda Zia invited the evil force through her ultimatum and the siege of Hefajat" he said adding that the country's democracy could be protected for timely decision, farsightedness and vision of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Call to form anti-militancy committees across the country [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 13 2013]

"In the name of Islam, they set fire to thousands of shops of innocent businessmen" said Chowdhury, also governor of Islamic Foundation Bangladesh

Perpetrators threatening Baitul Mukarram traders not to lodge case again them: BMBA [Published Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha - May 10 2013]

The HI is preparing to gather a large number of people in the capital on May 5. "If the government does not accept the demand, we will continue the ongoing movement until we achieve successes. We will launch fresh programme on May 5" said Maulana Shah Ahmadullah Ashraf, HI nayebe ameer

Hefazat threatens tougher agitation for 13-point [Published The New Nation - Apr 27 2013]

...Regarding bail of Barrister Moudud, Barkatullah Bulu and Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie, he said, "It is not enough to grant bail to three leaders only. All have to be released." BNP vice chairman Sadeque Hossain Khoka, Eng Golam Mostafa of Jamaat-e-Islami, Mufti Faizullah of Islami Oikya Jote, Shahadat Hossain Selim of LDP, Prof...

18-party's 36-hr hartal from tomorrow [Published The New Nation - Apr 22 2013]

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Meet demand by 48hrs or face ouster: Khaleda [Published New Age Bangladesh - May 04 2013]
18-party calls hartal for May 2 [Published New Age Bangladesh - Apr 27 2013]
Hefazat threatens tougher agitation for 13-point [Published The New Nation - Apr 27 2013]
18-party's 36-hr hartal from tomorrow [Published The New Nation - Apr 22 2013]
Govt playing tricks to duck CG: 18-party [Published New Age Bangladesh - Apr 18 2013]
18-party rally tomorrow, Hartals planned [Published The New Nation - Apr 16 2013]
Fact Sheet for Islamic Unity Front (Bangladesh) [Published Able2Act - Apr 25 2006]