Jamaat
Jamaat pledges to honour student sacrifices: Dr Shafiqur Rahman
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
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People won’t vote for looters in next election: Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer
Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher, Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has said that people will not vote for corrupt leaders and extortionists in the upcoming election.
He said that if honest and capable leaders were elected, the price of rice would drop from Tk 70 to Tk 30.
The Jamaat leader made the remarks on Friday at a Tafsirul Quran Mahfil in Cumilla’s Chauddagram Upazila, during a ceremony where turbans were given to students of Chaumuhani Modern School and Madrasa in Sreepur Union.
Blaming corruption and looting for the soaring prices of essentials, he said August 5 would not only mark the fall of the "autocratic government" but also signal the defeat of what he termed India's "hegemonic and Islamophobic politics."
He said that the people of Bangladesh would no longer allow India to exert political dominance over the country, alleging that India is attempting to undermine Bangladesh’s independence—something that, he stressed, must be resisted.
Every mass killing must be prosecuted: Jamaat Ameer
Jamaat’s Central Assistant Secretary Maulana Abdul Halim was the main speaker at the event, while special guests included Comilla South District Ameer Mohammad Shahjahan, Chauddagram Upazila Jamaat Ameer Mahfuzur Rahman, and Maulana Yahia Taqi.
18 days ago
Chinese Embassy distributes blankets in Gazipur in cooperation with Jamaat
Speaking at a blanket distribution programme,Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Sunday said China cares about the health and living conditions of the Bangladeshi people, and hoped that the blankets could bring warmth to the people.
Ambassador Wen said due to the sharply dropped temperature in many parts of Bangladesh this winter, the health and livelihoods of some residents have been affected.
"As Bangladesh’s trusted friend and development partner, China is always ready to help Bangladesh with its development and the improvement of the livelihood of the Bangladeshi people with practical actions," he said.
The envoy made the remarks at the blankets donation ceremony to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Gazipur.
Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, local leaders and representatives of thousands of residents attended the ceremony.
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This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Bangladesh and China, and is also the “China-Bangladesh Year of People-to-People Exchanges”.
China stands ready to seize this opportunity to maintain close cooperation with friendly Bangladesh political parties including Jamaat-e-Islami, implement more projects that benefit the people, convey the warmth and friendship from China to more Bangladeshi people, and continuously deepen the bonds between the two peoples, said the Ambassador.
Dr Shafiqur Rahman appreciated the Chinese Embassy for donating blankets to the needy people in Gazipur.
He stated that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will deepen the party-to-party cooperation and people exchanges, furthering the Bangladesh-China relationship.
Ambassador Yao and Dr Shafiqur Rahman jointly distributed blankets to the residents.
They also visited local schools and interacted with teachers and students.
Local residents waved the national flags of China and Bangladesh and presented flowers to Ambassador Yao in a warm and touching atmosphere.
23 days ago
BNP-Jamaat won’t get mercy if AL makes comeback: Mamunul
Khelafat Majlish Ameer Maulana Mamunur Haque said the people of Bangladesh won't pardon BNP and Jamaat if the fallen Awami League makes a comeback due to disagreements between the parties.
He said this while addressing a mass rally organised by the party at Central Shaheed Minar in Patuakhali on Thursday.
Jamaat activist killed in Jamaat-BNP clash in Kushtia
Mamunur urged all parties to remain united like the time of the anti-fascist movement that ousted the Awami League on August 5 last.
Addressing the importance of Islamic principles to govern the country, he urged the Chief Adviser to hold a fair and neutral election excluding fascist Awami League.
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Chaired by district unit president of the party Maulna Abbas Ali, central and local leaders spoke on the occasion.
1 month ago
'Jamaat chief’s remarks hurt, still hope for united movement': BNP leader
BNP senior leader Nazrul Islam Khan said on Friday said they were hurt by the comments of the Jamaat-e-Islami chief, who claimed that the army and his party are the only tested patriotic forces in Bangladesh.
Speaking to reporters at the BNP Chairperson’s Gulshan office after a meeting with a delegation of Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote, he, however, expressed the hope that Jamaat would join the movement for the restoration of democracy alongside other democratic parties in the future.
“We have no such distance with Jamaat. They (Jamaat) also want democracy and elections, and they speak of human rights, as we do,” the BNP leader said.
He said, "But if anyone claims that they alone are patriots, naturally, we will feel hurt. We will say, brother, that is not true. We all are patriots."
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The BNP leader hoped that no politician would make such remarks in the future.
Asked whether BNP would hold any meeting with Jamaat, he said their party was not formally engaged in a simultaneous movement with Jamaat.
While Jamaat was also part of the movement against the Awami League government, like BNP and other parties, their programmes were not the same, he said.
“We hope that in the coming days, we all will be three in the movement to restore democracy, and they (Jamaat) will also join the movement,” Nazrul said.
In response to another question, he said BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia has been receiving proper care at the London Clinic.
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“By the grace of Allah, her treatment is progressing well. We urge the people of the country to pray for her swift recovery so that she can return to us after the treatment,” the BNP leader said.
Jatiyatabadi Samamona Jote chief and National People's Party (NPP) Chairman Dr Fariduzzaman Farhad also spoke, urging the interim government to arrange elections after promptly completing the necessary reforms.
1 month ago
Rizvi calls Jamaat's statement on patriotism "ridiculous"
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has termed Jamaat-e-Islami’s recent statement on patriotism "ridiculous."
“It will not be enough to judge only the July-August killings; all the crimes of the Hasina government should be judged,” he told a programme at Humayun Rashid Square in the district town on Thursday.
He said that there are only two established patriotic forces in Bangladesh: the army and the BNP.
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Amra BNP Paribar' hosted the event to present gifts to the family of Iqbal Hossain Emon, the winner of the Youth Asia Cup.
Rizvi said that besides the army and one political party, no other political party in Bangladesh can be considered truly patriotic. "Such a statement from Jamaat is laughable."
Rizvi said that while recent reforms in textbooks were commendable, they should also include a chapter on the contribution of Ziaur Rahman in the Liberation War.
Dr AZM Zahid Hossain, a member of the BNP National Standing Committee, was the chief guest at the event.
He also dismissed Jamaat’s claims about patriotism, saying, "The true patriot is the one who declared independence in 1971, without fear. History has shown who passed the test of patriotism."
Dr Zahid highlighted the role of Martyr President Ziaur Rahman, noting that he not only declared the country's independence but also led the battle for liberation. "Zia is synonymous with patriotism."
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The BNP leader said that the party has always stood by the people, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic and recent floods.
Earlier, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman made the statement during a roadshow in Rangpur on December 23, 2024. , "There are two tested patriotic forces in the country: the army and Jamaat-e-Islami," he said.
1 month ago
Anti-liberation party trying to fish in troubled waters: Rizvi
BNP senior leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday alleged that not only India but also a few political parties, including those who opposed the Liberation War in 1971, are trying to fish in troubled waters to secure their own political gains.
“Now, not only a neighbouring country is spreading propaganda and misinformation and trying to stigmatise (the BNP), but also one or two political parties from within the country are trying to fish in troubled waters to make their political gains,” he said after paying homage to BNP founder Ziaur Rahman.
Rizvi spoke to reporters after placing wreaths at Zia’s grave, accompanied by the leaders and workers of Jatiyatabadi Rickshaw-Van-Auto Sramik Dal.
He said all democratic political forces should be united at this time, but a few parties are trying to divide these forces solely for their own political interests.
Rizvi criticised the leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami for their remarks that one party of extortionists has escaped, and people do not want to see another party of extortionists.
“Don't we understand who you mean by this? The day after August 5, we saw how you took control of the Islamic banks .People witnessed it, but now you're talking tall,” the BNP leader said.
He said banks were looted during Sheikh Hasina's tenure, but many banks have also have been taken over by the successors of S Alam after August 5.
Rizvi said the followers of an Islamist political party grabbed Islami Bank following the political changeover in August this year."
In an indirect reference to Jamaat, he said the party is now attempting to defame BNP, even though its followers have taken control of various things, including terminals and CNG stands, and have been involved in tender manipulation.
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"I would like to say that political party is quietly indulging in all sorts of misdeeds. The people witnessed how you embezzled banks after the fall of Sheikh Hasina,” the BNP leader said.
He also said the people of the country are well aware of which party is associated with sharp weapons and the cutting of tendons.
“You opposed the Liberation War in 1971, but Ziaur Rahman proclaimed the Independence… You joined Ershad's elections with Sheikh Hasina in 1986, betraying people,” the BNP leader said.
Rizvi said Moyeenuddin-Fakhruddin took over power following the political changeover in 2007 to destroy democracy and establish a harsh autocratic rule like Sheikh Hasina. 'You also forced (BNP) to join the election under their regime at that time,” he said.
“You (Jamaat) do politics in the name of Islam. But Islam does not condone repeated betrayal. BNP has never backed down from its commitment to people. From 1971 to August 5, BNP has never bowed its head down on the issue of democracy,'" he said.
Rizvi also criticised the Jamaat leaders for their comments about improving relations with India and pardoning Sheikh Hasina and her party.
“You want to improve relations with India. This neighbouring country was complicit in all the incidents of killing and enforced disappearances under Sheikh Hasina,” he said.
The BNP leader said key Jamaat leaders were removed from politic by the Hasina government through extrajudicial killings. “Even after that, you would forgive Sheikh Hasina and seek better ties with India. This shows that you care little about fairness and justice.”
He said Jamaat is offering forgiveness to the Awami League and expressing willingness to improve ties with India, even though neither has asked for it. “Doesn’t this amount to betrayal of your own blood?”
Rizvi said the July revolution was the result of 16 years of uninterrupted movement by BNP and other democratic parties.
He claimed that 97 workers were martyred during the July-August movement to oust Sheikh Hasina.
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National Unity: CA’s talks with political parties underway
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is holding talks with the political parties as he seeks national unity.
Representatives from various political parties including BNP and Jamaat -e-Islami are taking part in the talks at the Foreign Service Academy that began after 4pm on Wednesday.
National Unity: Chief Adviser to hold talks with political, religious leaders
Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, Moyeen Khan, Syed Nazrul Islam Khan, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, and AZM Zahid Hossain are among the BNP leaders.
Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, Gono Samhangti's Jonayed Saki, Nagorik Oikya's Mahmudur Rahman Manna, and Gono Odhikar Parishad's Nurul Haque Nur and Rashed Khan are also joining the meeting.
The meeting with religious leaders will be held on Thursday, but the time has not been decided yet.
BNP urges Chief Adviser to foster national unity to resolve issues
CA's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said the Chief adviser will call for national unity at the meetings.
Prof Yunus held a meeting with student leaders on Tuesday evening.
“Prof Yunus called the students to help rebuild the nation,” Alam told UNB after the meeting.
2 months ago
Jamaat not in favor of banning political parties, says Secretary General
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General, Professor Mia Golam Parwar, has said that his party is not in favor of banning any political organization, including its rivals.
Speaking at a member (Rukon) conference at Dr. Shaheed Samnuzzhoha Park in Meherpur on Friday, he reiterated that Jamaat believes in the democratic process and dialogue with all political parties, including the BNP and Islamic parties.
Commenting on the issue of banning political organizations, Parwar mentioned that Jamaat was banned four days before August 5. However, the Awami League and Chhatra League couldn’t survive even four days after that. Due to widespread public outrage, Sheikh Hasina and her family were forced to flee the country.
He remarked, "The people will decide whether Awami League can contest the elections."
He also said that Sheikh Hasina will be brought to justice through legal process and punishment will be implemented.
Parwar said that elections should be held at a reasonable time after national reforms. He believes that elections can only be held once an environment for fair elections is created, following reforms of the Election Commission, police administration, and the executive department.
Among others, Jamaat Central Council Member Mubarak Hossain, District Ameer Maulana Tajuddin Khan, several central and district-level leaders, were also present.
2 months ago
Jamaat-BNP clash leaves over 15 injured in Gaibandha
More than 15 people were injured in a clash between activists of Jamaat-e-Islami and BNP over the vacant acting chairman position of Mohdipur Union Parishad on Wednesday in the Palashbari area of the district.
Zulfikar Ali Bhattu, Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Palashbari Police Station, said that the chairman's post in Mohdipur Union Parishad had been vacant for a long time. Tensions escalated when political differences between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami flared up.
Earlier in the day, Palashbari Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Kamrul Islam held a meeting with Mohdipur UP members in his office to discuss the issue, with leaders and activists from both BNP and Jamaat in attendance.
The situation took a violent turn when an argument over who would assume the acting chairman position escalated into a clash, leaving at least 15 people injured. The UNO also mentioned hearing the sound of several cocktail explosions during the altercation.
The injured individuals are receiving treatment at various hospitals in the district.
Local residents reported that the clash caused multiple chases and counter-chases between the two parties, leading to traffic disruptions on the Dhaka-Rangpur Highway.
To prevent further violence, additional police forces have been deployed to the area. Md Mosharraf Hossain, the Superintendent of Gaibandha Police, confirmed that army patrols have also been increased in Palashbari to help control the situation.
2 months ago