Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called for unity between men and women to build a prosperous Bangladesh.
He said, “Men and women together will build the Bangladesh of tomorrow,” cautioning that the dignity of mothers and sisters must not be compromised and that violations would have consequences.
Warning against any abuse or humiliation of women, he said, “We want women to perform their professional responsibilities with dignity. Their safety will be ensured 100%.”
The party chief made these remarks during an election rally at Adarsha School Ground in the capital's Mirpur area on Thursday.
Dr. Shafiqur stressed that only those who can prevent extortion, land grabbing and violence; even within their own parties, can deliver a better future for Bangladesh.
He also urged citizens to vote “Yes” in the upcoming referendum, describing it as a step toward reforming a decayed political culture and power structure.
Dr. Shafiqur also spoke against illegal extortion, referring to coercive “unofficial taxes” collected even from beggars on the streets.
“InshaAllah, this extortion in the name of tax will be stopped. Voting for the 10-party alliance means voting ‘Yes’ against extortion,” he said, pledging that people would deliver a verdict against corruption.
Addressing the issue of political authoritarianism, he declared, “We do not want to see fascism in this country anymore,” warning that any attempt to establish a new form of dictatorship would face the same fate as the events of 5 August.
Recalling Shaheed Osman Hadi, he said symbolically, “Earlier there was one Osman Hadi; now 18 crore Hadis have been created,” promising that Jamaat would continue the struggle until Hadi’s vision is fully realised.
The rally was attended by leaders and activists of Jamaat, Islami Chhatra Shibir, representatives of the 10-party alliance, and Jatiya Nagarik Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam.
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