Dhaka: Ariful Islam, the candidate of the 11-party Jamaat-led alliance, including Jamaat-e-Islami and the National Citizen Party (NCP), in the Dhaka-18 constituency, today stated that the people of Bangladesh have united against terrorism, corruption, and extortion. He emphasized the nation's unity against Indian hegemony and the harassment, intimidation, and killing of citizens.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ariful Islam made these remarks while addressing a rally in the Azampur area of Uttara following a procession. He accused rival political forces of resorting to planned harassment and intimidation of alliance leaders and activists, alarmed by the growing public support for the alliance. He asserted that the people no longer desire politics rooted in terrorism, violence, and fear.
Ariful Islam further expressed that only an "Oikyoboddho Bangladesh" (United Bangladesh) can ensure the safety and security of the people in the future. He highlighted the country's stand against hegemony, border killings, and foreign interference in national politics, while demanding justice for every genocide. He assured that the alliance would implement necessary reforms to establish the fundamental and political rights of the people.
Earlier in the day, a procession began around 5:00 pm from Azampur Central Jame Mosque in Uttara, marched through several streets, and concluded in front of the Airport Railway Station, followed by a short rally.