Dhaka: Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman has reiterated his party’s commitment to democratic governance and constitutional accountability following a meeting with BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman. In a Facebook post on Sunday night, Dr Rahman congratulated Tarique Rahman in advance as he is set to assume the office of Prime Minister, describing his visit to the Jamaat Ameer’s residential office as ‘an important moment in our national political journey.’
According to United News of Bangladesh, Dr Rahman expressed hope that this engagement would signal a new chapter of institutional maturity and mutual respect. He emphasized the vision of building a Bangladesh that is free from fascism, sovereign in its decision-making, and founded upon justice. Dr Shafiqur Rahman stated that Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, along with the 11-party alliance, remains committed to establishing a prosperous, stable, and modern state grounded in democratic values and constitutional governance.
Dr Rahman welcomed the BNP Chairman’s assurance that steps are being taken to address incidents of post-election violence, including actions concerning harm against opposition supporters and minority communities. He reiterated that no citizen, regardless of political affiliation, should face intimidation or insecurity. The Jamaat Ameer added that his party would cooperate fully on matters of national interest while fulfilling its constitutional responsibility as a firm and principled opposition.
Dr Rahman stated, “Where the government acts in the public interest, we will support. Where accountability is required, we will speak. Our objective is not confrontation but correction; not obstruction, but oversight,” highlighting the need for a parliament that safeguards justice, protects rights, and advances the nation with stability and confidence.
Earlier, Tarique visited the Jamaat chief’s residential office in the Bashundhara Residential Area around 7:10 pm and held a nearly 45-minute meeting, which BNP leaders described as a positive political gesture following the election. Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman received Tarique with a floral wreath.
The meeting was attended by BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Standing Committee member Nazrul Islam Khan, Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Abdullah Muhammad Taher, and its Assistant Secretary General as well as Central Publicity and Media Secretary Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair. The meetings came a day after Tarique called for cooperation from all political parties and forces to help build a ‘safe and humane Bangladesh’. BNP is set to form the next government after securing a landslide victory with 209 seats in Thursday’s national election.