Speaking at a large campaign rally in Sylhet, Shafiqur Rahman told supporters that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami seeks a mandate to \u201cbe the nation\u2019s guardians, not its owners,\u201d vowing dignity and equal respect for all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing the crowd at the Government Alia Madrasa ground, he urged voters to give the party \u201cone chance,\u201d promising visible national change within five years and framing the agenda around youth aspirations and service delivery. He said Bangladesh has endured \u201c54 years of politics of oppression,\u201d adding that after August 5, 2024, the party adopted\u2014and remains committed to\u2014a policy of no retaliation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rahman highlighted regional grievances, claiming people in greater Sylhet are not receiving a fair share of local mineral wealth and that pockets still lack reliable gas and electricity. He pledged river dredging and stewardship\u2014\u201cturning the country into a river-friendly state\u201d\u2014and said his party would act against narcotics and other social harms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On governance, he promised to end extortion and bribery in public offices, arguing that \u201creal development\u201d depends on curbing corruption. He alleged decades of plunder and warned that anyone who stole public money would face accountability if his party assumed office. He also criticized the city\u2019s airport as \u201cinternational in name only,\u201d vowing practical upgrades to make it a functioning international gateway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The event, organized by the Sylhet district and metropolitan units of Jamaat, featured leaders from the party\u2019s 11-party electoral alliance. Rahman concluded by introducing coalition candidates from Sylhet constituencies and reiterating his call for a mandate to deliver \u201cservice, security, and dignity\u201d across Bangladesh.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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