Cumilla: Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer Dr Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher has advocated for the establishment of an 11-party unity government to transform Bangladesh into a corruption-free state. “People have repeatedly heard promises against corruption but have not seen them realize. The same party criticized for corruption is again assuring the nation of a corruption-free country,” Dr Taher stated.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr Taher made these remarks while serving as the chief guest at an election rally supporting Jamaat-nominated candidate Yasin Arafat, who is contesting with the ‘Daripalla’ symbol in the Cumilla-10 (Nangalkot-Lalmai) constituency. Dr Taher emphasized, “Jamaat has already proven that governance is possible without corruption, as our ministers in the past set an example by serving with integrity.”
He expressed confidence in the formation of a transparent and accountable 11-party unity government in the near future. “Our MPs and representatives will neither engage in corruption nor allow others to do so,” he added. Dr Taher also highlighted the potential impact of electing Yasin Arafat, stating it would change the overall scenario of Nangalkot and Lalmai upazilas, ensuring planned and equitable development.
Yasin Arafat, the former central president of Islami Chhatra Shibir, addressed the rally, advocating for politics based on friendship and justice rather than revenge. “Our politics is based on people’s trust and love,” he said. The rally was presided over by Nangalkot Upazila Jamaat Ameer Maulana Jamal Uddin and attended by several prominent Jamaat leaders, including Maulana ATM Masum, Advocate Shahjahan, Zainal Abedin Shishir, Dr Delwar Hasan, Muhtasim Billah Shahedi, Golam Kabir Bhuiyan, and Hasan Ahmed.
The event was conducted by Jamaat leader Aminul Haque Maola and Nangalkot Upazila Jamaat assistant secretary Maulana Yasin Mojumdar.