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

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Jamaat denies rumours of its leader's secret Doha visit

Jamaat-e-Islami has denied claims circulating on social media that party chief Shafiqur Rahman secretly visited Doha, Qatar. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s acting Secretary General, Maulana ATM Masum, said the rumour was false and intended to discredit the Jamaat leader, accord

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Jamaat denies rumours of its leader's secret Doha visit

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Jun 01, 2025 23:00
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Jun 01, 2025 23:00

Jamaat-e-Islami has denied claims circulating on social media that party chief Shafiqur Rahman secretly visited Doha, Qatar.

In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s acting Secretary General, Maulana ATM Masum, said the rumour was false and intended to discredit the Jamaat leader, according to local media.

He stated that Shafiqur Rahman remained in Bangladesh throughout the period in question and carried out various party activities. Between May 28 and 31, he attended events in Dhaka, led a student workshop, and chaired a central executive meeting.

On May 31, Rahman travelled to Syedpur to attend the closing session of a two-day training camp and returned to Dhaka the same evening. Jamaat has urged all to refrain from spreading misinformation.​

 

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Jamaat calls for national election between December and April

Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed its desire to hold the next national election between December this year and April next year. The party conveyed this position during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday afternoon, according to local media. J

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Jamaat calls for national election between December and April

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Jun 02, 2025 22:54
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Jun 02, 2025 22:54

Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed its desire to hold the next national election between December this year and April next year.

The party conveyed this position during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the Foreign Service Academy on Monday afternoon, according to local media.

Jamaat’s Deputy Amir Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said the party is flexible on the election date but prefers it within the December-April timeframe.

Discussions also covered political reforms, aiming for completion by July. Taher added that all parties would meet from tomorrow to seek consensus on outstanding issues, with a final charter expected in July.

Regarding the election schedule, Taher said while some parties favour December, Jamaat ruled out May and June due to unsuitable weather conditions. They urged the Chief Adviser to announce a date within the suggested timeframe to alleviate public uncertainty.

Other topics included establishing voting rights for expatriates and ensuring a level playing field for all political parties.​

 

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Country made into a crematory in past: Jamaat chief

Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said many people showed dream of making Bangladesh into a ‘Golden Bengal’, but in fact they made it a crematory. “This type of mistake should not be allowed again as they want changes in the society,” he said. Jamma

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Country made into a crematory in past: Jamaat chief

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Jun 08, 2025 21:04
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Jun 08, 2025 21:04

Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said many people showed dream of making Bangladesh into a ‘Golden Bengal’, but in fact they made it a crematory.

“This type of mistake should not be allowed again as they want changes in the society,” he said.

Jammat Amir said this while exchanging Eid greetings with cross section of people at Kulaura yesterday. Kulaura Upazila Jamaat-e-Islami organized program at Municipal hall room, moderated by Amir of Kulaura upazila Jamaat Abdul Muttajim, reports BSS.

The function was addressed, among others, by Assistant Secretary General of the party Ehsanul Mahbub Jubair, Amir of Sylhet city unit Md Fakhrul Islam, Majlish-e-Sura member Md Abdul Mannan, district secretary Md Yamir Ali, district president of Islami Andolon Maulana Abdul Kuddus, president of Kulaura press club M Sakil Rashid Chowdhury, educationist Md Mohibur Rahman and former upazila Amir Khandkar Abdus Sobhan.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman said, “The fascism is still exists in the country but we will not accept it. None will be allowed to dacoit vote in the upcoming general election.

Urging all to establish a discrimination free society based on equality and justice, he said all the Islamic forces should work together sinking all conspiracies to create disunity among the Islamic forces.​

 

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Expatriates, young voters must be allowed to vote: Jamaat chief

Shafiqur holds interim government to its election deadline for April

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Expatriates, young voters must be allowed to vote: Jamaat chief

Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has called for the voting rights of expatriates and young voters to be ensured in the upcoming general election.

Speaking as the chief guest at an Eid reunion organised by Barlekha upazila Jamaat at Barlekha Bazar today, Shafiqur said, "Expatriates are remittance fighters. Not allowing them to vote is a denial of their basic right as citizens. They must be guaranteed a transparent and convenient way to cast their votes, whether from home or abroad."

He said the youth had played a pivotal role in reshaping Bangladesh's political landscape and that their role must be acknowledged by ensuring their inclusion in the election process.

"Young people who will turn 18 before the election schedule must be included in the voter list. They have earned their rights through protest and resistance," he said.

Criticising the former ruling party, Shafiqur said, "Those who oppressed the nation for 15 and a half years are still trying to destabilise the country. They have taken lives—of children and of the elderly—but have shown no remorse. They must repent."

He praised the youth for what he described as their success in toppling an "authoritarian" regime, saying, "For 15 and a half years, we tried through protest and agitation. The youth have succeeded. We do not want to see a chaotic Bangladesh; we want to see a humane Bangladesh."

Shafiqur warned against any attempts by former ruling forces to return to power through the upcoming polls.

"If any dark force tries to re-enter the scene through this election, they will face the same resistance as they did in July. The youth will lead this fight."

He also urged the interim government to honour its commitment to hold elections in April.

"We want to believe in the chief adviser's words. He said the polls would be held in mid-April. If they are delayed, it must not go beyond April. Elections must be free and fair, and the people must have the right to vote."

On education, Shafiqur said the existing system had failed to produce morally sound and self-reliant citizens.

"This system leaves graduates jobless, walking around with files. If Jamaat comes to power, we will carry out a major overhaul of the education system. People will choose their profession on their own, and there will be no unemployment after graduation."​