Islamic scholar Mamunul Haque has described the five-point ideological agreement signed between his party and the Awami League in 2006 as a “major milestone” in the history of Islamic politics in Bangladesh.

Speaking about the deal, Haque said it included demands such as enacting blasphemy laws, declaring Ahmadis (Qadianis) as non-Muslims, and granting state recognition to fatwas. “It was a remarkable achievement that even a historically anti-Islamist party like the Awami League accepted those terms,” he said.

Haque added that the agreement had sparked outrage among leftists and secularists but marked a turning point in Islamist politics. He also noted that past alliances—such as the four-party coalition and understandings with the Jatiya Party—were shaped by the common goal of protecting Islam, independence, and national interests. “Diplomatic compromises are part of political history,” he said.