[🇧🇩] Political Activities of Jamaat-E-Islami

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Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur hospitalised

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has been admitted to United Hospital in Dhaka after doctors detected blocks in his heart and recommended immediate bypass surgery, according to his personal assistant. The decision was made on Wednesday, after a coronary angiogram detected three significant bl

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Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur hospitalised
Angiogram finds three blocks in his heart

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Published :
Jul 31, 2025 01:02
Updated :
Jul 31, 2025 01:02

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has been admitted to United Hospital in Dhaka after doctors detected blocks in his heart and recommended immediate bypass surgery, according to his personal assistant.

The decision was made on Wednesday, after a coronary angiogram detected three significant blocks in his heart, Nazrul Islam, the Jamaat chief's personal aide said.

The tests were conducted after Shafiqur collapsed while delivering a speech at the party’s national rally at Suhrawardy Udyan, reports bdnews24.com.

“Doctors have advised bypass surgery instead of angioplasty,” said Nazrul, adding that the exact date of the procedure has yet to be confirmed.

The Jamaat chief has requested prayers for his speedy recovery.

On Jul 19, while addressing the party’s supporters at the national rally in Suhrawardy Udyan, Shafiqur suddenly collapsed on stage.

He briefly regained consciousness and resumed his speech but collapsed again shortly afterwards.

He continued addressing the gathering while sitting with his legs spread out on the stage, and doctors attending to him.

Following the event, he was taken to Ibn Sina Hospital in Dhanmondi. Initial tests revealed no serious issues, and he was discharged the next day.​

 

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Law, order still not fit for fair polls, says Jamaat

The Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Mohammad Taher has said the current law and order situation is still not conducive to a fair election. On Sunday, he underscored the party’s call for a “level playing field” before voters go to the polls. Speaking to reporters a

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Law, order still not fit for fair polls, says Jamaat

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Published :
Aug 10, 2025 23:05
Updated :
Aug 10, 2025 23:05

The Jamaat-e-Islami’s Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Mohammad Taher has said the current law and order situation is still not conducive to a fair election.

On Sunday, he underscored the party’s call for a “level playing field” before voters go to the polls.

Speaking to reporters after a meeting with Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin, Taher reiterated Jamaat’s demand for reforms and the appointment of skilled, neutral officials across the administration.

Taher, who raised objections to the proposed redrawing of his Cumilla-11 constituency, said Jamaat wants the boundaries left “unchanged”.

The Election Commission has published a draft for all 300 constituencies, with Sunday being the last day for objections.

He said Jamaat has no fundamental objection to holding the national election in the first half of February, as announced by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus.

“We welcome the February date. We never dictated the schedule but suggested what would be best for the nation,” Taher said, adding the party prefers polls before Ramadan.

He noted that the past three elections had left people doubting whether voting would be fair.

“The government must take multiple steps so people trust this election will be correct and they can vote,” he said.

He called for implementing the National Consensus Commission’s recommendations with legal backing before the polls, in line with the government’s earlier pledges for reform, justice and elections.

Taher said the CEC had assured him of a good election and Jamaat would maintain its trust, but would watch how the “semi-final” phase before polling was handled.

“If conditions are made fit for a neutral, healthy election, we will have no objection,” he said.​

 

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Jamaat’s income nearly double BNP’s in 2024

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s income was almost double that of BNP and its expenditure nearly five times higher in 2024, according to the financial statements submitted to the Election Commission. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP have recently submitted their respective financial statements

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Jamaat’s income nearly double BNP’s in 2024

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Aug 12, 2025 23:50
Updated :
Aug 12, 2025 23:50

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s income was almost double that of BNP and its expenditure nearly five times higher in 2024, according to the financial statements submitted to the Election Commission.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP have recently submitted their respective financial statements of the 2024 calendar year, UNB reports.

According to the statements, Jamaat reported an income of Tk 28,97,00,299 (almost Tk 29 crore) and an expenditure of Tk 23,73,38,177 (Tk 23 crore 73 lakh) last year.

BNP, on the other hand, showed a total income of Tk 15,65,94,842 and an expenditure of Tk 4,80,04,823 in the same year.

BNP said its main sources of income were members’ monthly subscriptions, sales of books and publications, bank interest, and one-time donations.

Jamaat’s statement, submitted to the EC, shows that the party earned Tk 16,56,42,162 from subscriptions by workers and members, and Tk 37,87,149 from the executive committee, advisory council, or other subscription categories. It also received Tk 11,86,38,619 in donations from various people and organisations. Sales of the party’s newspapers, periodicals, and books brought in Tk 9,11,290, while income from other sectors contributed Tk 7,21,079.

The party also carried forward Tk 10,49,45,101 from the previous year.

On the expenditure side, Jamaat spent Tk 6,57,67,873 on salaries, allowances, and bonuses for its workers; Tk 2,687,495 on housing and administrative costs; Tk 2,46,018 on utilities, including electricity, water, and gas; Tk 8,44,526 on postal, telephone, internet, courier services and newspaper bills; and Tk 10,95,962 on hospitality.

It further reported spending Tk 2,70,06,563 on publicity and transport; Tk 1,27,01,776 on travel; Tk 19,38,705 on public rallies, meetings, and indoor gatherings; Tk 11,05,15,420 in donations to candidates; Tk 32,76,850 on special religious programmes; and Tk 1,12,56,989 under miscellaneous heads, bringing total expenditure to Tk 23,73,38,177.

The statement, signed by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, also mentioned that the party maintains no bank account.

According to the law, all registered political parties are required to submit the previous year’s financial reports to the EC by July 31 each year.​

 

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French Ambassador meets Jamaat Ameer

The newly appointed Ambassador of France to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his Bashundhara office this afternoon. The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The Ambassador was accompanied by French Emb

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French Ambassador meets Jamaat Ameer

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Published :
Nov 19, 2025 19:41

The newly appointed Ambassador of France to Bangladesh, Jean-Marc Sere-Charlet, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman at his Bashundhara office this afternoon.

The meeting was held in a warm and cordial atmosphere. The Ambassador was accompanied by French Embassy Political Counsellor Christian Beck, said a press release.

Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, Central Executive Council Member Mobarak Hossain, and the Ameer’s Adviser for Foreign Affairs Professor Dr. Mahmudul Hasan were also present at the meeting.

During the discussion, both sides exchanged views on Bangladesh’s current political situation, the upcoming national election, the strengthening of democratic and constitutional institutions, the human rights situation, and bilateral relations between Bangladesh and France.

Issues related to trade and economic cooperation also came up for discussion.

The Jamaat Ameer appreciated the longstanding diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and France urging France to continue its cooperation in promoting Bangladesh’s overall development.

Both sides expressed optimism that the existing friendly relations between the two countries would continue to deepen in the future.​

 

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Jamaat chief Shafiqur says ‘new Bangladesh’ won’t run on ‘old’ political formula

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has called for a break from “old, stagnant” politics, saying Bangladesh must now move forward under a new formula. On Friday, at a public rally in Dhaka’s Bhasantek, he noted that the people of the country “no longer want outdated, corr

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Jamaat chief Shafiqur says ‘new Bangladesh’ won’t run on ‘old’ political formula

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Published :
Nov 28, 2025 21:41
Updated :
Nov 28, 2025 21:41

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has called for a break from “old, stagnant” politics, saying Bangladesh must now move forward under a new formula.

On Friday, at a public rally in Dhaka’s Bhasantek, he noted that the people of the country “no longer want outdated, corrupt politics and seek comprehensive reform”.

Shafiqur said, “The new Bangladesh will no longer run on the old formula, In shaa Allah. The new Bangladesh will follow a new formula. What is that formula? It means that in future the public will no longer see a biased government of any party.”

He explained that the people want a government that prioritises public interest before personal gain. “A government that promises change in public fortune will not deceive people for personal benefit.

“A government that avoids corruption and prevents exploitation by those in its favour. A government that ensures justice in all areas of society, where men and women live safely and with respect, and actively contribute to development. The people of Bangladesh are eager to witness this new system.”

The rally was held in support of Jamaat-nominated Dhaka-17 candidate SM Khaliduzzaman.

The Jamaat chief said “a profound cost in lives” shaped the political shift in 2024.

“People had hoped ‘fascism’ would be eradicated from Bangladesh forever,” he added. “Unfortunately, it has not vanished. Part of the ‘fascists’ have gone, but they remain in Bangladesh.”

Turning to the election scheduled for February, he said voters would choose those whose programmes they trust.

He added that his party was preparing to congratulate whoever the public selected.

If Jamaat received the mandate, he said all political forces would be invited to work together in government, as the country “could not afford further division”.

Without naming any party, he alleged that groups fearing they will not win public mandate are attempting to revive old networks of violence in new forms.

Shafiqur claimed that Jamaat’s campaign had come under attack in several places, with incidents ranging from “gunfire on processions to assaults on women activists and the removal of campaign materials”.

Responding to accusations that Jamaat would restrict women if elected, he said the party would answer “all propaganda” through its actions, not words.

He added that attempts to mislead the public through such claims were losing effect.

Addressing the rights of religious minorities, he said every citizen’s belief is a personal matter and no coercion would be tolerated.

“In the upcoming election, even some candidates of other faiths will contest under Jamaat. Through this, we aim to bring unity to the nation.”

He also said 60 percent of the party’s 300 nominated candidates were young leaders.​