Shafiqur Rahman, leader of Bangladesh's largest Islamist party, Jamaat-e-Islami, is making his fourth attempt at the premiership in an upcoming election. This election marks the first since a 2024 uprising toppled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

• Rahman is a 67-year-old doctor and preacher leading an 11-party alliance.
• His potential rise raises concerns among critics, women’s rights groups, and minority communities, despite his recent efforts to reassure voters about protecting minority rights.
• The Jamaat-e-Islami party has fielded only male candidates in this election.