Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman vowed to eliminate corruption and extortion if his party forms the next government, asserting that the upcoming 13th parliamentary election is a chance for the people of Bangladesh to demand fundamental political change.
Speaking at a rally at Chauddagram Pilot High School ground on Saturday, he said, "People will not accept any more hegemony, fascism, or corrupt governance. We want to see a humane Bangladesh." Dr. Rahman criticized the incumbent government for 15-and-a-half years of oppression, noting that political opponents, civil society members, journalists, and ordinary citizens have faced systemic injustice. "We hope that this Bangladesh will be for those still oppressed," he added.
Emphasizing that Jamaat-e-Islami does not seek party dominance, he said, "We do not want the victory of Jamaat; we want the victory of 18 crore people. The victory of 18 crore people will be the victory of all 11 alliance parties." He urged voters to support Comilla-11 candidate Dr. Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, promising that a vote for him would ensure Chauddagram has a senior member in the cabinet.
Dr. Rahman raised concerns about accountability, questioning whether the nation's mothers are safe under leaders who abuse power, and pledged that a future Jamaat-led government would eradicate all forms of corruption and extortion. "Stop this evil act, don't trouble the nation further. Those once oppressed should not become oppressors," he warned.
Honoring the July martyrs, he said, "The youth who gave their lives fought for rights, not unemployment allowances. Their sacrifices brought us freedom, and we pay our deepest respects to them." On education, he promised to promote the excellence of Qaumi Madrasa in partnership with its leaders.
The rally drew key figures including Jamaat Nayeb-e-Amir Dr. Taher, National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam, Bangladesh Khilafat Majlish Amir Allama Mamunul Haque, Jamaat Assistant Secretary General ATM Masum, DUCSU VP Sadiq Kayem, and other leaders of the 11-party alliance.
The event was followed by violence in Hatbair village, Jagannath Dighi Union, leaving at least seven people injured. Allegations of provocation came from both sides. Chauddagram Police Station OC Abu Mahmud Kawsar Hossain confirmed that police and army personnel intervened and the situation is now under control.
The rally highlighted both the growing political mobilization ahead of the election and the persistent tensions between rival parties, underscoring the volatile nature of Bangladesh's electoral environment.
