Rangpur: Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to remain highly cautious in their dealings and conduct, stating that the party is now widely seen as a potential contender for state power. This announcement was made during a district, upazila, and thana-level Ameer conference of the Rangpur-Dinajpur region held at Rangpur Model College auditorium.
According to United News of Bangladesh, Dr. Rahman emphasized that Jamaat-e-Islami was previously not considered a competitor for state power, but the perception has now changed. He remarked, “In the past, no one thought Jamaat would be a rival for power. They only thought of it as an effective political party that would survive.” He further added, “Now many believe you are going to be a competitor for power. Therefore, each and every one of you will be observed under a searchlight. Not even a single strand of hair on your body will remain outside scrutiny.”
Referring to accountability and vigilance, Dr. Rahman compared leaders to ‘white cloth,’ highlighting that even a small stain becomes highly visible. He stated, “Two searchlights are now directed at you – one from Allah and another from the people. Both must be respected and acknowledged. Those who wear white clothes remain very careful so that no stain is made. Even a small stain becomes more visible. You are white cloth – if you get stained, there will be consequences.”
The conference was presided over by Assistant Secretary General and regional director Maulana Abdul Halim. Other notable speakers included central leader and assistant regional director Maulana Mamtaz Uddin and regional management committee member Mahbubur Rahman Belal MP.
Earlier in the morning, Dr. Rahman arrived in Rangpur on a one-day visit. He was given a guard of honour by the Metropolitan Police at the Circuit House, before attending the Ameer conference at the Model College auditorium.