Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman spoke at a rally at the Circuit House ground in Mymensing. Photo: BSS

MYMENSINGH, Feb 3, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today said the people of Bangladesh have made a clear decision to stand by tested, familiar and proven justice-based leadership.

“Those who stand for justice, truth, and fairness, and who believe in establishing justice in society and the state in line with the ideals of Madina, are the ones people now want to entrust with the responsibility of running the country,” he told a rally at the Circuit House ground in here today.

Dr Rahman said, “The people have seen the consequences of old-style politics. They no longer want it. Our youth do not want this old politics. Our mothers and sisters also do not want it.” “Everyone wants a new Bangladesh — a safe, justice-based and dignified Bangladesh,” he added.
The Jamaat Ameer said the upcoming election is not an ordinary one, describing it as an election to put the nation back on the right path.

He said there would be two crucial votes in the election. “The first vote will be for fulfilling the aspirations of the people, particularly the hopes of the youth and women. This vote will be a ‘Yes’ in the referendum,” he said.
Explaining the significance of the referendum, he said, “‘Yes’ means freedom, while ‘No’ means subjugation. We will cast our votes for ‘Yes’ and encourage the people of Mymensingh to do the same.”

Dr Rahman said Bangladesh is a fertile, green country blessed with resources both above and below ground, yet despite decades since 1947 and 1971, it has failed to establish itself as a dignified state.

Referring to Bangladesh Agricultural University in Mymensingh, he said that a revolution in agriculture was expected after the establishment of the institution, but it was not provided with adequate budget, research support and manpower. 
Despite these limitations, he said, the university has made significant contributions to the country. He announced that if a justice-based government is established, Bangladesh Agricultural University would be transformed into a world-class institution, not only for Bangladesh but beyond Asia.

Addressing women, he said there would be no compromise on the dignity of mothers and sisters, adding that women would not face insecurity in movement, workplaces or educational institutions.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman said the country’s youth did not take to the streets demanding unemployment allowances, but rather demanded jobs. “They said, give us work. We want to work and build the country,” he said, adding that instead of humiliating unemployment benefits, youths would be provided with skills.

“Every young man and woman will be trained and given opportunities for employment,” he said.

Chaired by Jamaat-e-Islami Metropolitan Ameer Maulana Kamrul Ahsan Emrul, it was also addressed by Jamaat central publicity secretary and Jamaat candidate for Muktagachha constituency Advocate Matiur Rahman Akand, Mymensingh district Ameer Abdul Karim, Nayeb-e-Ameer Kamrul Hasan Milon and Asaduzzaman Sohel, Metropolitan Secretary Shahidullah Kaisar, and candidates from Mymensingh and Netrakona districts.