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Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday urged voters to cast their ballots for the scale symbol of Jamaat-e-Islami to build a corruption-, drug- and extortion-free Bangladesh. “The scale is the symbol of justice,” he said while addressing a public rally organised by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Jamalpur district unit at the Singhajani Multipurpose High School ground. Dr Shafiqur Rahman said that if his party gets the opportunity to run the country, it will ensure respect for women. He alleged that women campaigners for the scale symbol are being insulted and even attacked in some places. “A nation that does not know how to respect women cannot move forward. We want to build a new Bangladesh where the dignity and justice of every human being will be ensured,” he said. Referring to the referendum, he said that if “Yes” wins, Bangladesh will win, but if not, the country will be defeated. “‘Yes’ means freedom and ‘No’ means slavery. So, please vote for ‘Yes’,” he added. The rally was presided over by Md Abdus Sattar, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Jamalpur district unit and candidate for Jamalpur Sadar-5 constituency. Dr Chamiul Haque Farooqui, Central Organising Secretary of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and Jamalpur-3 (Islampur) constituency candidate, GS SM Farhad of Dhaka University Students’ Union, NCP Joint Member Secretary Lutfar Rahman, and other central, district and upazila leaders also spoke at the rally as special guests.  

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