In an exclusive interview with Samakal, Dr. Shafiqul Rahman, the Amir (leader) of Jamaat-e-Islami, discussed the party’s stance on the upcoming national elections, its call for reforms before the election, and the broader political situation in Bangladesh. Rahman emphasized that Jamaat does not want the elections to be delayed, warning that such a delay would…
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has not yet reacted to the army chief’s statement. Jamaat’s general secretary Mia Ghulam Parwar said that they would ‘take some time’ before stating their stand in this regard. Speaking to Prothom Alo in this regard, Mia Golam Parwar said, “He said this after careful consideration. We do not want to say anything…
Various local government by-elections were held on 9 March. In these elections, Jamaat leaders had contested as independent candidates on many seats. Jamaat-backed candidate Farooq Hussain also won the post of president in Peraband union of Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur. The Zilla Jamaat has finalized candidates for three posts in Damurhuda Upazila Parishad of Chuadanga…
30 cases are being heard at the International Criminal Tribunal
AL rally in Dhaka on 10th December
The Bangladesh Election Commission announced that a 24-hour strike will begin at the end of the blockade at 6:00 am on Thursday (30 November), the last date for submission of nomination papers, as per the election schedule. The parties are implementing programs demanding the resignation of the government, holding of the upcoming 12th parliamentary election…
The Appellate Division has rejected the Jamaat’s appeal against the High Court order declaring the registration of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami illegal. The Appellate Division headed by Chief Justice Obaidul Hasan passed the order on Sunday as no lawyer appeared for the petitioner. *more to follow…
Last June, Tariqat Federation general secretary Syed Rezaul Haq Chandpuri and some others had filed separate petitions in the appellate division, seeking a ban on the Jamaat’s political activities and contempt of court against the party’s central leaders. Was also accused of. Both the petitions were to be heard on November 6. That day, the…
According to the press release, Jamaat-e-Islami activists organized by Hatirjheel-Tejgaon unit of Dhaka City Jamaat blocked the Tejgaon-Mahakhali railway from 8:15 am to 8:10 am. Besides, roads were blocked in Pallabi, Rupnagar, Surepara, Taltala and Mohakhali and railway tracks were blocked in Tejgaon and Uttara. During the railway blockade in Uttara organized by the Dhaka…
ATM Masoom said, “I condemn the illegal arrest by the government.” The strike was announced in protest against the resignation of the government, holding of elections under a neutral caretaker government, the attack by the Awami League and the police on the grand rally of the BNP and the arrest of party leaders including Amir…
MD Asaduzzaman, head of the police’s Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit, came to Arambagh at 10:00 am and said that the Jamaat had not been given permission to organize the rally. Therefore, the police will not allow the Jamaat to hold the rally. If the Jamaat tries to take out a rally, the…
Today, on Saturday, different parties will hold rallies at different places in Dhaka at different times. The Awamui League is scheduled to hold a peace and development rally at the southern gate of Baitul Mokarram Mosque in the capital around 2:00 pm. At the same time, BNP will hold a rally in Naya Paltan area…
However, the DMP refused to allow Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami to hold its rally in Dhaka. The party submitted an application seeking permission, but the police refused to allow the party to hold the rally as it is no longer a registered political party. Meanwhile, Jamaat-e-Islami acting Ameer Mujibur Rehman said they were preparing to hold the…
BNP leaders declined to comment. However, Jamaat Naib-e-Amir Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher said, “Jamaat is a democratic and moderate party, but it is unfortunate that the neighboring country has a misconception about Jamaat based on injustice and ignorance. We believe that neighboring country’s imperialist thinking, interference and blind support to a particular political party will…
Ghulam Muhammad Quader gave a telephonic interview to The Hindu where he said that he has maintained equidistance from both the ruling Awami League and the BNP. He told The Hindu, “It is very important for the government to come forward for dialogue with all political parties. We want that all parties should sit and…