Rahmani's resurgence would definitely reinvigorate the dormant ABT network along with AQIS. His release presents a complex challenge for Bangladesh’s caretaker government and counterterrorism efforts. Under ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s government, ABT was banned, and Rahmani was jailed, reflecting a robust counterterrorism posture. However, the military-backed interim government, which facilitated Rahmani’s release, appears to have a different approach, perhaps prioritising political alliances over security concerns.