Khulna: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar stated today that the people, particularly students and youths, are set to show a ‘red card’ to corrupt leaders in the upcoming national election. He expressed these views while speaking as the chief guest at a student rally held at Shahpur Andulia Football Ground in Dumuria Upazila of the Khulna-5 constituency.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Parwar criticized successive governments over the past 54 years for failing to meet public expectations in areas such as governance, economy, judiciary, agriculture, education, and culture. He emphasized the need for a just and accountable state system and asserted that the Jamaat party could bring about the change demanded by the people.
Parwar, quoting Jamaat Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman, pledged that if Jamaat assumes state responsibility, its MPs and ministers would refrain from accepting tax-free cars, plots, or special privileges. He also promised transparency in development spending and accountability in governance.
In his address to the Hindu community, Parwar urged them not to fear and reminded them of their equal democratic rights to vote for any party symbol. He acknowledged the challenges faced by expatriate workers due to administrative harassment and vowed that a Jamaat-led government would ensure voting rights for expatriates and expedite administrative services.
Parwar called on district and upazila administrations, including DCs, SPs, UNOs, and police, to maintain neutrality during elections. He also instructed party workers to establish polling station-wise committees to protect ballots from the onset of polling.
DUCSU VP Abu Sadiq Kayem, speaking as a special guest at the rally, called for a ‘revolution of justice’ and urged people to vote for the ‘Daripalla’ symbol. The event was organized by Dumuria Upazila Jamaat-e-Islami and chaired by Dumuria Upazila Ameer Maulana Moktar Hossain. Notable attendees included JUCSU General Secretary Mazharul Islam, Dumuria Hindu Committee president Krishna Nandi, and several Jamaat leaders and student representatives.