No compromise on people’s rights
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday declared that there would be no compromise in the ongoing struggle to secure the rights of the people of the country accusing the government of failing to honour its commitments and vowing continued protests both inside and outside parliament.
Shafiqur Rahman, who is also the opposition leader in parliament, made the remarks while speaking to journalists after visiting individuals injured during violence surrounding the Sherpur-3 (Sreebardi–Jhenaigati) by-election at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital.
Questioning the persistence of political violence despite the sacrifices made in last year’s July uprising, he said, “Why is there so much violence in politics even after so much bloodshed in July?” He added that the current state of parliamentary conduct is deeply troubling, remarking, “If individuals involved in violence go to parliament, what can be expected from them?”
Referring to the condition of the injured, the Jamaat chief said many remain in critical condition, underscoring the severity of the attacks.
He also criticised the country’s healthcare system, saying that overcrowding and mismanagement at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital reflect systemic neglect in the health sector. Local leaders of Jamaat-e-Islami were present during his visit.
Separately, addressing a seminar titled “Impact of the Global Energy Crisis on Bangladesh’s Agriculture: Way Forward” held at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the capital, Shafiqur Rahman criticised the government over what he described as a worsening fuel crisis.
“There is a serious energy crisis. There is fuel only in parliament, not in the rest of the country. When a minister speaks in parliament or someone from the treasury bench talks, it sounds as if the country is floating on fuel,” he said.
The Jamaat leader warned that the ongoing fuel shortage was affecting not only the agricultural sector but also daily life and the broader economy.
He called for urgent and effective policy measures to stabilise the energy sector and protect public interests.
