The most recent development in Bangladesh's political landscape is the significant defeat of the Jamat-e-Islami party in the country's elections, as reported by Express News on February 14, 2026. This event has sparked a positive reaction from Indian poet and filmmaker Javed Akhtar, who expressed his satisfaction on social media. Akhtar stated, 'Jamat-e-Islami of Bangladesh which is the fountainhead of the right wing that is responsible for all the atrocities on the Hindus of that country is defeated in the elections quite badly.' He further commented that this outcome indicates that the majority of Bangladeshis do not support the party's 'communal bias.' Akhtar's remarks have led to a mixed response on social media, with some users supporting his view while others criticized him for interfering in political matters, advising that filmmakers should stay out of politics.