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Jamaat Ameer calls for a united Bangladesh
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said the party aims to build a discrimination-free Bangladesh in line with the aspirations of the people by rejecting dynastic politics and promoting merit-based leadership.
“We want to abolish the zamindari system and the culture of the king’s son becoming king or the minister’s son becoming minister,” he said while addressing an election rally organised by Feni District Jamaat-e-Islami at the Feni Government Pilot High School ground.
He said the 11-party alliance would work to build an equal Bangladesh where even the son of a rickshaw puller could become prime minister if he has the required ability.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman said corrupt politics in the past had given rise to fascism and entrenched corruption in the country. “We want to show that politics a red card and build a new Bangladesh,” he said.
He said Jamaat does not support unemployment allowances but believes in ensuring dignity through employment.
“Women must be respected both at home and in the workplace. If Jamaat comes to power, the honour and dignity of scholars and Qawmi madrasas will be enhanced,” he added.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman alleged that the Awami League had established misrule over the past 16 years, citing incidents such as the Pilkhana massacre, the killing of Jamaat-BNP leaders and activists, and the killing of scholars and ulema.
He said the people were freed from this misrule through the July 24 revolution.
Recalling his visit to Feni during last year’s devastating floods, he said Abrar Fahad was killed for speaking out on issues related to the Feni River and urged the people of Feni to remember him with respect.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman also promised that, if Jamaat comes to power, government medical colleges would be established in 31 districts including Feni, specialised hospitals would be set up, dams would be constructed along the Feni River, and a modern stadium would be built in the district.
Calling for unity, he said candidates nominated by the 11-party alliance in Feni’s three constituencies must work together to ensure victory in building a new Bangladesh.
The Jamaat Ameer also urged people to vote ‘Yes’ in the referendum.
Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Maulana ATM Masum, Central Majlis-e-Sura member Professor Liaquat Ali Bhuiyan, AB Party Chairman and 11-party alliance candidate for the Feni-2 (Sadar) constituency Mujibur Rahman Manju, and Jatiya Ganatantrik Party (JAGPA) President Rashed Prodhan also addressed the rally, reports UNB.
At the end of the programme, the Jamaat Ameer exchanged views with July fighters and families of martyrs and handed over party symbols to candidates contesting the three Feni seats.