Kishoreganj: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today emphasized transforming Kishoreganj’s agriculture into an industry, stressing the need for development planning centered on the district’s agrarian character. Speaking at a Jamaat-e-Islami election rally at Katiadi Government College ground, Dr Rahman asserted that development plans must focus on agriculture, as Kishoreganj is predominantly an agriculture-dependent district.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Dr Rahman addressed concerns about funding for development, alleging that significant funds had been siphoned off from the country. He suggested that retrieving this laundered money would facilitate development. Dr Rahman also assured that miscreants would not be allowed to interfere with voting processes, emphasizing the need for a free and fair electoral environment.
Dr Rahman highlighted the nation’s desire for change, stating that if Jamaat-e-Islami forms the government, backward regions would receive priority in development planning. Addressing governance concerns, he clarified that the party seeks a government representing all 180 million people, rather than a Jamaat or Islamic party government.
Chaired by Kishoreganj district Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Professor Md Ramzan Ali, the rally also featured leaders of the 11-party alliance and candidates from six constituencies. The Jamaat Chief urged the youth to protect the vote and called on the administration to act impartially. He warned that any harm to the party would not go unnoticed, emphasizing the party’s independence from external favors.
Dr Rahman encouraged vigilance among party activists and supporters to prevent electoral interference and manipulation. He called for a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum to establish a discrimination-free, fascism-free, and corruption-free Bangladesh. He pledged zero tolerance for corruption and a ban on ‘case trade’ if elected.
On foreign policy, Shafiqur affirmed Bangladesh’s commitment to maintaining good relations with friendly countries while rejecting foreign dominance. He promised merit-based job allocation and assured women’s safety in all spheres. During the rally, Shafiqur distributed election symbols to candidates from the 11-party alliance, including Jamaat, contesting in six parliamentary constituencies of Kishoreganj.