‘Fair and transparent elections must be ensured’

N’ganj Correspondent :

Maulana ATM Masum, Assistant Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has said that ensuring the safety of people’s lives and property, as well as creating a level playing field, is essential for holding a free and peaceful national election.
He made the remarks on Friday while addressing a civic rally on citizens’ rights and development organized by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami at the Chittagong Road Truck Stand in Siddhirganj, Narayanganj, where he was present as the chief guest.
Maulana Masum further said, “Our beloved Prophet came during the era of ignorance, yet even then we never witnessed scenes of people being killed and others celebrating. The Awami government carried out brutal repression with sticks and poles. We were freed from that on 5 August 2024.”
Speaking on the election, he said, “We had already said that the Election Commission would announce the election schedule on 12 February, and that the referendum on the July certificate would also be held the same day. We emphasized that a level playing field is necessary. We welcomed the announcement of the election schedule. By declaring the election, you have thrown down a challenge now you must face that challenge yourselves.”
He added, “No man-made law can ever bring true peace to people’s lives. Peace can be ensured only through the implementation of Allah’s law on Allah’s earth.”
The rally was presided over by Siddhirganj North Thana Ameer Mostafa Kamal.
Central Majlish-e-Shura member and Principal Dr. Md. Iqbal Hossain Bhuiyan addressed the gathering, highlighting the importance of the area. “Faisal was martyred on this soil. This land is fertile,” he said. He outlined his proposed initiatives for education, healthcare, infrastructure, and public welfare if elected. He also issued a direct message to political opponents: “Come, let’s compete let the contest begin.”
Special guest Maulana Muhammad Abdul Jabbar, Central Executive Committee member and Ameer of Narayanganj Metropolitan Jamaat, said, “How could someone open fire on Osman Hadi right under the nose of the administration? Those who tried to intimidate and obstruct us in the past we have driven them away. So no one should even think of creating obstacles in the future. We will move forward to build a new Bangladesh, InshaAllah.”