Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman spoke at an election rally for NCP convener Nahid Islam, the Jamaat-led alliance candidate for the Dhaka-11 constituency, held at the DIT Project playground in Badda. Photo: BSS

DHAKA, Feb 7, 2026 (BSS)- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur 
Rahman today said that they will act as guardians of the people's lives, 
wealth and dignity, declaring they would serve the nation rather than rule 
it.

"We will, InshaAllah, be the guardians of the people's lives, wealth and 
dignity. We will not be the owners of this country. We will be the servants 
of the people if they elect us to form the government," Dr. Shafiqur said.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the election rally of National Citizen 
Party (NCP) convener Nahid Islam, the Jamaat-led alliance candidate for 
Dhaka-11 constituency, at the DIT Project playground in Badda here.

Jamaat Ameer said the elected representatives will be bound to present annual 
statements of their assets before the nation to maintain transparency of 
their income.

About women rights, he stressed that ensuring women's dignity would be the 
first priority. "In this beloved country, women have no security at home, on 
the streets or at workplaces. InshaAllah, our first priority will be to 
ensure that mothers and sisters are respected and secured."

They vowed to protect the rights of all 180 million people across 
Bangladesh's 56,000 square miles, promising fairness for everyone.
 
Criticizing the siphoning of national wealth abroad, he said, "To accelerate 
Bangladesh's progress, recovering looted wealth and preventing future plunder 
is crucial and Jamaat-alliance will do its best to return siphoned wealth."

Handing over the Shaplakali (Water Lily Bud) symbol to Nahid Islam, Jamaat-
alliance candidate for Dhaka-11 constituency, Dr. Shafiqur urged supporters 
to guard the ballots on February 12. 

"From now on, you will guard the votes until they are cast. Do not let any 
miscreant dare to tamper with your votes," he said.