‘Unity rooted in 2024 revolution’
Staff Reporter :
In a call for national unity and support for public demand, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Ameer Shafiqur Rahman asserted that the foundation for unity across political lines should be based on the people’s revolution of 2024.
Addressing the Rokon conference, organized by the Gazipur District Jamaat at a community center in Nagpara, Gazipur, Shafiqur Rahman warned that any party veering away from public sentiment would be forced into a dictatorial path, a stance he stated would not be tolerated by the current generation.
Rahman emphasized the critical need for alignment with public interest, advising both his party and other political entities to support citizens’ rights and demands.
“I am cautioning my party and all political parties to never oppose the public’s consciousness. We must stand firmly on their side,” Rahman said. He highlighted that ignoring rightful public demands would not only alienate leaders but also carry serious consequences.
Referring to past movements and demands for justice, Rahman paid tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the July movement, which he described as “heartfelt sacrifices for justice.”
He stressed that a society founded on justice would eliminate corruption, theft, and the siphoning of national wealth abroad. “In a just society, there will be no room for thieves or embezzlers, and the rampant bribery trade will cease,” Rahman added.
Critiquing past governments and legislative systems, Rahman argued that they had failed to represent the people’s best interests, focusing instead on individual glorification and the misuse of public funds.
He likened the leaders of previous regimes to “oppressive rulers who saw themselves as above all others,” adding that these authoritarian practices had left a detrimental mark on the country’s governance.
In light of the country’s ongoing challenges, Rahman urged all political groups to prioritize national interest over party divides. He reiterated his party’s stance: “We have said it before—our parties and religions may differ, but the country belongs to us all. National crises will come and go, but they must be faced in unity.”
He also laid out his vision for a fair and just Bangladesh, where every citizen, irrespective of their political or religious background, would be guaranteed justice in courts without the threat of external pressure.
“We aim to build a state where a citizen seeking justice does not suffer due to political influences or the misuse of authority. A state where rights are not denied, where people will not have to seek justice from door to door,” he expressed.
The conference, presided over by Gazipur District Jamaat Amir Jahangir Alam, was attended by several prominent Jamaat leaders, including Central Executive Committee Member Md. Izzat Ullah and Central Working Committee Member Maulana Khalilur Rahman Madani. Local party leaders and Jamaat members also gathered to discuss the party’s future direction and commitment to the public.
In closing, Shafiqur Rahman appealed to the nation for support and unity in building what he termed a humane state, one that respects citizens’ rights, upholds justice, and fosters welfare. “We seek the cooperation and prayers of the people in our mission for a welfare-oriented state,” he concluded.
