A post from the hacked X account of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday afternoon triggered widespread criticism, particularly from women netizens.
The post drew sharp backlash for equating women working outside the home with “prostitution.”
Jamaat later confirmed in an official statement that the account had been hacked. The statement also claimed they regained control of the account and removed the post.
A general diary was filed at the police station late at night to report the incident. Despite its removal, screenshots of the post continue to circulate widely on social media.
The controversial post allegedly outlined Jamaat’s stance on women’s leadership and workforce participation.
The post read, “On the question of women, Jamaat’s position is neither confused nor apologetic — it is principled. We do not think women should come in the leadership. In Jamaat, it is impossible. Allah did not permit this.”
It further added “We believe that when women are pushed out of the home in the name of modernity, they are exposed to exploitation, moral decay, and insecurity. It’s nothing but another form of prostitution. Social media vulgarity, workplace harassment, and commodification of women are not signs of progress – they are symptoms of moral collapse.”
The post concluded saying “We refuse to compromise with immorality, no matter how fashionable it becomes.”
This incident has intensified debates over women’s rights and political discourse in the country, highlighting the sensitivity of online content and the potential impact of social media breaches on public opinion.
