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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has said that the local government elections must be held promptly to ensure public access to services. He made the remark as the chief guest at a street rally organized by Chandpur district Jamaat on West Bazar Road in the district’s Hajiganj on Saturday afternoon. The Jamaat Ameer said, “We want a national election only after ensuring political and administrative reforms in the country. Elections should be held under the proportional representation system so that no vote is wasted and every vote carries value.” Dr. Shafiqur further said, “Those who extort money from vehicles are taking it from the pockets of 18 crore people, even from beggars. This extortion must stop.” The rally was presided over by Advocate Masudul Islam Bulbul, a central Majlis-e-Shura member and Naib-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, while Advocate Shahjahan Mia, the district Jamaat secretary, conducted the event. Jamaat Ameer vows to surrender if ATM Azharul remains jailed Among the special guests were Jamaat-e-Islami Central Assistant Secretary ATM Masud, Central Executive Committee member Mobarak Hossain, and Dhaka South Assistant Secretary Kamal Uddin, among others. The event began with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Sadar Upazila Ameer Maulana Afsar Uddin Miyaji. Thousands of party leaders, activists, and supporters attended the rally.

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday advocated for holding the national election in the country once political parties reach a consensus on necessary reforms. Following a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the Foreign Service Academy in the capital, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher shared the party's stance. When asked if they had proposed any specific plans regarding the election, Taher responded, "We have stated that once there is a consensus among all parties on the necessary reforms, the election should be held as soon as possible. The Chief Adviser has mentioned that the national election will be held by December. We are monitoring how the process moves forward." Reforms first, free and fair election later: Jamaat Ameer Taher added that meetings had already taken place with political parties and stakeholders regarding the interim government's role, and separate discussions will take place to implement the reforms. "We welcome all positive decisions. Once the final recommendations from the reform commission are made, we will ensure the necessary preparations to hold the election promptly," Taher said. "After reviewing the reform proposals, separate discussions will be held with Jamaat-E-Islami and the government, where we will communicate our primary decisions," he said. Jamaat General Secretary Mia Golam Parwar and Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad were also present.

Necessary reforms to the country's overall structure must be carried out first, followed by a free and fair election, said Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. He made these remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a public rally organized by Narsingdi district Jamaat at the grounds of Satirpara Kali Kumar Institution School and College on Friday afternoon. "There will definitely be an election in this country, but it cannot be held in any haphazard manner. We want a proper election, a fair election. But before the election, the voter list must be revised. Fake voters must be removed, deceased voters' names must be excluded, and all eligible individuals must be included," he said. Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, "You have noticed that from the central office of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to district, upazila, and union-level offices, all have been locked down. Jamaat is the only party whose registration has been revoked. It is unfortunate that fascism has seemingly stepped back, yet we have not regained our registration. We are still continuing the legal battle to reclaim it." Abbas calls out Jamaat's delaying tactics over next national election He further said, "Many leaders arrested in false cases have been released one by one. However, it is regrettable that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's then Acting Secretary ATM Azharul Islam is still in prison. The public demands his immediate release." The Jamaat Ameer also said, "Every perpetrator of genocide must be apprehended and handed over to a tribunal, whether they are at home or abroad." Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated, "This is the month of the Language Movement. We remember with deep respect those who gave their lives this month. May Allah accept them as martyrs.” The public rally was presided over by Narsingdi district Jamaat Ameer Prof. Md. Moslehuddin. Special guests at the event included Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Central Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan, Central Executive Council member Saiful Alam Khan Milon, Central Working Committee members AFM Abdus Sattar, Abdul Jabbar, Maulana Abdul Mannan, and Advocate Mashiul Alam.