Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has declared that his party will cooperate with the government on positive initiatives but will fiercely resist any actions that harm the nation.
Speaking to journalists at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday morning upon his return from a visit to Japan, Rahman outlined his party’s role as a responsible opposition.
"It is our duty to point out the government's mistakes. If the government takes good initiatives, we will cooperate. But if the country is harmed, we will not sit silently. We will raise our voices, protest, and build resistance if necessary," he asserted.
Sharing insights from his Japan tour, the Jamaat leader noted that Tokyo views Bangladesh's current political landscape positively. He said Japanese officials consider the present Parliament distinct from the previous one, appreciating the opposition's balanced approach of constructive criticism and cooperation.
He added that continued political patriotism in Bangladesh would further strengthen bilateral goodwill with Japan.
Rahman also addressed the dire state of cancer treatment in Bangladesh, highlighting the suffering of patients who are forced to seek expensive treatment abroad or face inevitable death due to a lack of advanced local facilities.
To resolve this crisis, he formally proposed that Japan help establish a world-class cancer institute and hospital in Bangladesh.
"A hospital alone provides treatment, but an institute creates opportunities for higher education and develops a skilled workforce. Japan is actively considering this proposal, and we expect a positive outcome," he explained.
On his way back to Dhaka, the Jamaat Ameer stopped in Thailand to visit the "July Warriors," individuals severely injured during the recent mass uprising who are currently undergoing medical treatment there.
He reported that 64 injured protesters have been receiving care in Thai hospitals, some for up to a year.
Rahman stated that he visited them out of a sense of political commitment, civic duty, and humanity, and he urged the hospital authorities and attending physicians to ensure the highest standard of medical care for their recovery.
