Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said the absence of a clear roadmap for reforms and the upcoming national election has created doubts among people.

“We are demanding a clear roadmap from the government to restore the people’s trust,” he said.

The Jamaat Ameer made the remarks at the biannual meeting of the party’s Central Majlis-e-Shura, held at Al-Falah Auditorium in the capital’s Moghbazar area.

“We also demanded a fair trial of fascism. This trial process is very long. However, a credible trial must be visible to the nation soon,” he said.

Referring to the Chief Adviser’s earlier comments, he said, “The Chief Adviser has said several times that he wants to complete the national elections between December this year and June next year. We have confidence in this. We want to provide all kinds of cooperation to the government in this regard.”

Dr Shafiqur Rahman added that Jamaat’s politics are aimed at the welfare of the country and its people. “Jamaat always prioritises the interests of the people,” he said. 

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Criticising previous elections, he remarked that the unopposed election of 2014, midnight voting in 2018, and the farcical 2024 election with dummy candidates made a mockery of the nation.

He stressed the need to ensure a fair election for the sake of the country.

Regarding the armed forces, he said, “The army is our national pride. The nation expects the armed forces to serve the country by safeguarding its independence and sovereignty.”

On the issue of Palestine, the Jamaat Ameer said, “The people of Palestine have been oppressed for decades. We call upon the United Nations as well as the global community not only for a ceasefire but also to permanently end the war.”

Addressing the situation in Arakan, he said, “The Rohingyas of Arakan must be returned to their country and resettled with dignity and security. The United Nations must play a major role in this regard.”

The Jamaat Ameer called on his party leaders to behave responsibly and remain vigilant and alert in all matters. 

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Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Prof Mujibur Rahman and D Syed Abdullah Md Taher, Acting Secretary General Maulana ATM Masum, Assistant Secretary General Mawlana Rafiqul Islam Khan and Dr AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, central leaders and members of the Central Majlis-e-Shura attended the meeting.