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To: Les H who wrote (51082)	1/23/2026 12:26:04 PM
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US Is Quietly Courting Jamaat-E-Islami Ahead of Bangladesh Elections AA News Desk Washington is quietly courting Bangladesh's once-banned Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, betting on influence over isolation - and risking a diplomatic shockwave across South Asia. Leaked audio obtained by The Washington Post (WP) shows a US diplomat in Dhaka urging engagement with Jamaat-E-Islami as the party barrels toward its strongest-ever election result in next month's national polls. "We want them to be our friends," the diplomat said behind closed doors, pressing Bangladeshi journalists to bring Jamaat figures - including its powerful student wing - into mainstream media conversations. The outreach marks a striking shift. Jamaat-e-Islami, previously banned under ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has a long history of advocating Islamist governance, including proposals to curb women's work hours and expand the role of religious law. Now, the party is rebranding - selling itself as anti-corruption, reform-minded, and election-ready. Washington appears willing to play along. The US official downplayed fears of Islamist rule, arguing America holds decisive economic leverage. If Jamaat crosses ideological red lines, he said, the US could retaliate with crushing tariffs - a direct threat to Bangladesh's export-driven garment sector. US Is Quietly Courting Jamaat-E-Islami Ahead of Bangladesh Elections \| The Asian Age Online, Bangladesh