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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday (5th November 2025) said they would not form any alliance for the upcoming national election, as it will contest the polls independently. Shafiqur made the remarks while speaking to reporters at Sylhet Osmani International Airport on Wednesday morning. The party will ensure the elections are held in February 2026 with the participation of everyone. If elections are delayed, it may lead to various forms of unrest, he said. Read more: Jamaat asks EC to be ready for separate referendum, polls days Regarding the electoral alliances, he said, “We have not decided to form any alliance, and we will not form one,” he said, adding that there is no scope for the Awami League in the upcoming election. Speaking about his recent foreign visit, Rahman said he met with Bangladeshi expatriates abroad, who expressed immense warmth and love. “I am deeply moved by their affection. They have high expectations from the nation and want to contribute to its rebuilding. Yet, despite their significant contributions, we have not been able to show them proper respect,” he said. It was his first visit to Sylhet after being elected Ameer of the party for the third term. Read more: Abbas fears interim govt may use illegal means to secure win for Jamaat, NCP

The Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has said that all murders in independent Bangladesh must be tried in courts.  If not, the cycle of murders would never end, he said.  Similarly, he said the culture of looting will not end if incidents of looting aren't properly tried. "We want to build an exploitation-free, corruption-free, non-communal Bangladesh," he said.  Jamaat Ameer warns fascists will return if unity destroyed He made these comments as the chief guest at the Jamaat-e-Islami workers’ conference held at Gor-e-Shahid Boro Maidan in Dinajpur on Saturday noon. The conference was presided over by District Committee Amir, Principal Anisur Rahman. Other speakers included Central Committee Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim, Central Working Council member Principal Maulana Mamataj Uddin, and others. Rizvi compares call for reforms before elections to AL putting development before democracy The workers' conference, organised after 20 years, was attended by grassroots leaders and workers from 14 district organisational committees, including female members, along with nearly a hundred thousand leaders and workers from surrounding areas. Earlier, they joined the conference in processions. The event was secured with strict security measures, including volunteers, and was conducted peacefully.