Staff Reporter:
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman yesterday in his election address to the nation called for national unity, moral renewal and ethical leadership to guide Bangladesh toward a just, democratic and prosperous future, saying the upcoming 13th Jatiya Sangsad election is a crit-ical opportunity to restore public trust and reshape the country’s political direction.
In the address broadcast simultaneously on Bangladesh Television (BTV) and Bangladesh Betar, Dr. Rahman highlighted the pivotal role of youth, women, and expatriates in shaping a new Bang-ladesh, and outlined reforms in education, judiciary, economy, and governance to restore public trust and promote inclusive development.
The Jamaat Chief said his remarks were not intended as a routine political speech but as a reflec-tion on the nation’s future. “I want to speak from the heart about issues that concern not only this generation, but future generations of Bangladesh—Muslims and non-Muslims alike,” he said.
At the beginning of the speech, Jamaat Ameer paid tribute to the martyrs of the July uprising and the Liberation War, offering prayers for those who were injured during the movement. Describing July as a collective outcry against injustice, he said people from all walks of life came together in unity. “We do not want another July. We want a Bangladesh where citizens never have to take to the streets to demand their rights,” he said.
Concluding his address, Dr. Rahman urged voters to exercise their democratic rights responsibly in the upcoming election. “The ballot is not just a vote; it is a trust,” he said, calling on citizens to support honest and capable leadership.
