Islami Chhatra Shibir

Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir, commonly known as Chhatra Shibir, is a major Islamic male student organization in Bangladesh that was established in 1977. While it is an independent organization, it is considered to be ideologically aligned with Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The organization traces its historical origins to the East Pakistan Islami Chhatra Sangha. The legacy of its predecessor remains a subject of significant historical debate due to reported associations with the Al-Badr paramilitary force and its role during the Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971. The founding president of Chhatra Shibir was Mir Quasem Ali, who had previously served as the secretary general of the Islami Chhatra Sangha. However, the organization denies being a successor to or having any organizational linkage with Islami Chhatra Sangha.