Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman addressed a party election rally as the chief guest at Katiadi Government College ground this morning. Photo: BSS

KISHOREGANJ, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said agriculture in Kishoreganj would be transformed into an industry, stressing that development planning for the district must be centered on its agrarian character.

“Kishoreganj is not an industrial district; it is an agriculture-dependent district. Development planning must therefore be centered on agriculture,” he said while addressing a Jamaat-e-Islami election rally as the chief guest at Katiadi Government College ground this morning.

Dr Rahman said some people might question where the required funds for such development would come from. In response, he alleged that a huge amount of money had been siphoned off from the country, adding that development would be possible if the laundered money could be brought back.

He further said, “No miscreant will be able to interfere with anyone’s vote anymore. If anyone tries to cause harm, they will not be spared.”

Emphasizing the need to ensure a free, fair and neutral electoral environment, the Jamaat Ameer said no obstacle or irregularity would be tolerated in the exercise of voting rights.

Dr Rahman said the nation wants change and the country is moving along that path. He added that if Jamaat-e-Islami forms the government, the backward regions of the country would be given the highest priority in development planning.

Addressing concerns about the nature of governance, he said, “Many say it will be a Jamaat government or an Islamic party government. We do not want a Jamaat government; we want a government of 180 million people.”

Chaired by Kishoreganj district Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Professor Md Ramzan Ali, it was also addressed by the leaders of the 11-party alliance and candidates from six constituencies.

Jamaat Chief called on the country’s youth to come forward to protect the vote and urged the administration to carry out its responsibilities impartially.

He claimed that no one would be able to manipulate votes and said the administration must act with neutrality, honesty and courage. Shafiqur warned that the party would not remain silent if it was harmed, saying, “Jamaat does not seek favour from any quarter.”

Addressing party activists and supporters, he urged them to remain vigilant so that, he said, no “vote thief” could interfere in the electoral process, no black money could influence voters and no one could mislead the public.

Calling on people to vote “yes” in the referendum, Shafiqur said it would help establish a discrimination-free, fascism-free and corruption-free Bangladesh. He also said that if Jamaat is elected to power, corruption would not be tolerated and there would be no “case trade” in the country.

On foreign policy, Shafiqur said Bangladesh would maintain good relations with friendly countries but would not accept any foreign dominance.
Claiming that jobs would be allocated on the basis of merit, he also said women would be ensured safety at home, on the streets and at workplaces. 

At the rally, Shafiqur distributed election symbols among candidates of the 11-party alliance, including Jamaat, contesting in six parliamentary constituencies of Kishoregan.