Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman today visited injured party leaders and activists at Ibn Sina Hospital. Photo: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Facebook

DHAKA, Jan 21, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur 
Rahman today said they want a peaceful and fair election where there will be 
no fear, voicing his expectation for an election that truly reflects the 
people's opinion.

"We want a peaceful and fair election where there will be no fear," he told 
journalists after visiting party leaders and activists who were injured in an 
attack in the Pirerbagh area of Dhaka-15 (Mirpur-Kafrul) constituency and are 
currently undergoing treatment at Ibn Sina Hospital.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman said a total of 25 injured activists are receiving 
treatment at the hospital and questioned the timing of the incident, noting 
that the formal election campaign is scheduled to begin tomorrow.

He said if anyone from his party violates the electoral code of conduct, 
there are appropriate authorities to deal with the matter. "They can inform 
the authorities, who will take action accordingly. But no individual or party 
has any authority to create mobs," he said, strongly condemning mob violence.

Jamaat Chief said the days of influencing public opinion through mob 
formation are over as people have become more aware. He said all political 
parties should place their views, commitments, character and activities 
before the people, who will then decide-based on past and present records-
whether to place their trust in them for the future.

"Our commitment is clear. We want to build a corruption-free, misrule-free 
society based on justice and fairness, where fascism will not return," he 
said, adding that Jamaat will take part simultaneously in two votes: the 
national parliamentary election and a referendum.

Addressing candidates contesting the election, Dr Shafiqur Rahman urged them 
to trust the people and ensure that voters can peacefully cast their votes 
for their preferred symbols and drop them into the ballot boxes. 

He said all political parties should cooperate with and congratulate whoever 
is elected.

Warning against manipulating the electoral process in the way of the past 15 
and a half years, he said the awakened youth would not forgive such actions. 
He said that many young people who earned voting rights at the age of 18 have 
never been able to exercise their franchise.

Describing voting as the most fundamental right of a citizen, he said if 
anyone again tries to promote the idea of casting votes on behalf of others, 
the youth will give an appropriate response through the ballot in a peaceful 
manner.

Calling for mutual respect and cooperation to ensure a fair election, the 
Jamaat Ameer also strongly condemned attacks on both male and female party 
activists.

He said such incidents are not confined to Dhaka-15 alone, as reports of 
similar attacks are being heard from other areas as well. 

Urging the Election Commission and the government to fulfill their commitment 
to holding a fair election, he said they must ensure a level playing field 
for all, provide equal opportunities, and bring those involved in violence 
and criminal activities to justice without bias.