Khulna: Secretary General of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and former parliament member Mia Golam Parwar today emphasized the importance of transparent elections in Bangladesh. He remarked that the announcement of the election schedule is a crucial step toward meeting public expectations that arose from the July-August mass uprising. Parwar highlighted the collective responsibility of the Election Commission, the government, political parties, and the people to ensure the upcoming national elections are conducted in a free, fair, and transparent manner.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Parwar made these comments while visiting Madartala village in Dumuria Upazila of Khulna-5 constituency. He offered condolences to the family of Sajib Roy, who died in a road accident, and visited the injured Shimul Mondol, Tonoy Mondol, and Sagor Mondol. During his visit, he provided financial assistance and inquired about their medical treatment as part of his outreach in the area.
Parwar expressed his determination to move beyond the elections of the past, specifically those held in 2014, 2018, and 2024, where he claimed that citizens were unable to exercise their voting rights. He stated that he is working to raise awareness among the people and has formally communicated with the administration to ensure a level playing field for all.
Addressing a gathering of voters at Dakatia Pashchim Para in Shiromoni under Phultala Upazila, Parwar noted that since the mass uprising, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has gained trust among people of all religions and communities. He pointed out the historical repression against Hindu communities, alleging that a political party has used them as a vote bank over the past 54 years. Parwar accused this party of exploiting their votes to gain power, only to seize their land, farms, and houses, subjecting them to various forms of persecution.
The voters’ gathering was presided over by Chittaranjan Gain and featured addresses from Khulna District Jamaat Secretary Munshi Mizanur Rahman, Assistant Secretaries Munshi Moinul Islam and Prof. Mia Golam Kuddus, Principal Gawsul Azam Hadi, District Executive Council Member Hafiz Aminul Islam, and Advocate Abu Yusuf Molla, among others.