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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman announced on Thursday that he will voluntarily surrender on February 25 if imprisoned party leader ATM Azharul Islam is not released. Shafiqur expressed frustration over what he termed as "fascist oppression" and "discrimination" against ATM Azharul, who remains behind bars despite the release of other national leaders. Release Azharul Islam: Jamaat Ameer "It is no longer possible for me to remain outside while he (ATM Azharul Islam) is in prison. We have given the government enough time," he said. The Jamaat Ameer called on the Law Ministry and the Home Ministry to take necessary steps, affirming that he would be at the designated location as planned. UN report exposes genocide under Hasina: Jamaat Ameer

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has said that a congenial election environment cannot be ensured without minimum reforms. "A fair election is necessary where every citizen can exercise their voting rights," he said after inspecting flood-affected areas at Kalikapur village in Mirzanagar union along Muhuri River and Ballamukhar Dam in Parshuram upazila on Monday. Jamaat pledges to honour student sacrifices: Dr Shafiqur Rahman Dr Shafiqur urged all conscientious people to support the families of martyrs and those injured during the July movement. "Just as we owe a debt to our martyrs, we are also indebted to expatriates for their role in the country's transformation," he added. Highlighting corruption in embankment projects, the Jamaat chief said, "The repeated collapse of embankments is due to widespread corruption. If there were no corruption, why would we need to allocate a budget for embankment construction every year?" He also criticised the lack of scientific methods in embankment construction. About the situation at Ballamukhar Dam, he said, "This embankment lies on the border between two countries. The eroded section falls within India's no-man’s land, causing significant damage to our territory. A permanent solution with India is necessary, and sustainable embankments must be built." Later, speaking at a roadside gathering organised by the Parshuram upazila and municipality Jamaat near Sonali Bank in Parshuram, Dr Shafiqur said, "Everyone is well—may Allah keep everyone well. But after August 5, India imposed severe hardship on Bangladesh, leading to devastating floods in Parshuram, Feni, Noakhali and Lakshmipur. The common people suffered immensely." He assured that he would discuss with the government ways to ensure lasting peace for the people of Feni and permanent repairs for the embankments. "Only under the rule of the Quran can true justice be achieved. Jamaat is working towards establishing Quranic governance. If the law of the Quran is implemented, there will be no discrimination—everyone will receive justice, and the people will live in safety," the Jamaat leader said. "The people of this country lack both dignity and security. If we can establish a state based on the Quran, we will govern according to its laws," he added. People won’t vote for looters in next election: Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Jamaat's central Assistant Secretary General ATM Masum, Assistant Secretary of Dhaka North city Dr Fakhruddin Manik and Feni district Jamaat Ameer Mufti Abdul Hannan were, among others, present.

Jamaat-e-Islami will spare no effort in fulfilling the aspirations of the students who fought during the July uprising, said the party’s Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman. "The parents of the martyrs hold their heads high, for not every parent is fortunate enough to raise a hero. We will remain forever indebted to their sacrifices," he said on Monday. Dr Shafiqur made the remarks while speaking to reporters after visiting the grave of Ishtiak Ahmed Srabon, a distinguished student of Feni Government College who was killed during the July uprising in Mohipal, Feni. People won’t vote for looters in next election: Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer At Srabon’s grave, the Jamaat Ameer offered Fatiha, paying tribute to his memory. "It is because of courageous souls like Srabon that we have achieved the new Bangladesh," he said. At Srabon’s grave in Ananda Pur Union, Phulgazi, Dr Shafiqur became emotional and broke down in tears. He expressed deep sympathy to Srabon’s family and prayed for the salvation of his departed soul. It was part of Dr Shafiqur’s trip to the Ballarmukha Dam in Parshuram upazila, near the Feni border. Every mass killing must be prosecuted: Jamaat Ameer

Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday called for unity among all anti-fascist political parties to build a “new Bangladesh” driven by the aspirations of the youth who are fighting for freedom with the spirit of the 2024 Liberation War. Speaking at the 12th General Council session of Khelafat Majlish held at Suhrawardy Udyan in the capital in the morning, the Jamaat Ameer stressed the importance of collective action to establish a democratic future for the nation. No compromise on national unity: Jamaat Ameer  “Bangladesh will move forward according to the aspirations of the youth participating in the Liberation War of 2024. In the new Bangladesh, all anti-fascist political parties will stand united,” he said. The Jamaat chief, however, lamented, "Over the past decade and a half, the nation’s Islamic scholars have been subjected to unprecedented levels of injustice and vendetta in the country." Leaders and activists from various Islamic political organisations joined the conference. AL's accomplices tasked with destabilising country: Jamaat Ameer

In a call for the medical community to play their due role in societal development, Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman said that doctors have the power to create a more humane nation. “Doctors, if they want, can build a humane nation,” he said while addressing the National Medical Conference, held at the China Friendship Conference Center in the capital on Wednesday. Shafiqur Rahman urged doctors to take the lead in building an ideal society, saying that an integral part of this process involves addressing internal inequalities within the country. Jamaat chief accuses Awami League of murderous politics "To move the nation forward, we must eliminate all forms of inequality. Once inequalities are removed, the nation will progress," he added. Pointing at the broader need for national transformation, the Jamaat Ameer said, “A true wave of change has emerged in Bangladesh. To sustain this change, we must work together in unity.” He noted that these changes are necessary for creating a society that benefits everyone, especially the marginalised. AL's accomplices tasked with destabilising country: Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman also focused on medical research, urging doctors to take up advanced research to set an example for the creation of a humane state. “Healthcare can be a model for building a compassionate nation, so doctors should prioritize research and innovation.”