Khulna: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami secretary general and former parliament member Mia Golam Parwar has articulated a vision for a governance system rooted in Islamic principles, arguing that such a system would ensure dignity and equal rights for individuals of all faiths and communities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Parwar emphasized that the absence of Islamic governance since the country’s independence 54 years ago has resulted in a lack of equal rights and security for all citizens. He suggested that this void has allowed oppression and injustice to persist. Parwar made these comments during a visit to Puja mandaps in Raghunathpur and Rangpur unions of Dumuria upazila in Khulna, where he engaged with Hindu devotees.
Parwar declared that Jamaat-e-Islami is committed to establishing an Islamic governance system grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah. He referred to the Khilafat-e-Rashida as an exemplar of justice and equality, describing it as a golden era under Islamic rule. Highlighting the recent political dynamics following the July Mass Uprising, Parwar expressed optimism about reconstructing Bangladesh into a just society devoid of discrimination, oppression, and division.
He also reassured the Hindu community of their safety during religious festivities, stating that he has coordinated with law enforcement and instructed activists to prevent any disruptions. “Jamaat has always stood by you, and we will continue to do so in the future,” he affirmed, pledging protection for minority places of worship, including homes, temples, and churches.
Parwar concluded by asserting that Bangladesh is a shared nation for all its citizens, and it is a collective responsibility to foster a peaceful environment. He voiced Jamaat’s belief in building a self-reliant and prosperous Bangladesh with the cooperation of all religious groups, especially the Hindu community.
The event was attended by other Jamaat leaders, including Munshi Mizanur Rahman, Munshi Moinul Islam, Prof. Mia Golam Kuddus, and Dumuria Chhatra Shibir president Mostafa Al Mujahid, as well as local Hindu community leaders such as Dr Haridas Mondal, Prof Deb Prasad Mondal, Animesh Biswas, and Komolesh Biswas.