Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman ‍addressing in Chuadanga Town Hall Football Ground. Photo: BSS

CHUADANGA, 26 Jan 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur 
Rahman has called for a revolution on 12 February, similar to the historic 
August 5 mass uprising of 2024, to end extortion, land grabbing and tender 
corruption. 

"The previous revolution fought against bullets, while the upcoming one 
through the ballot aims to establish justice, create a corruption-free 
Bangladesh, free the country from authoritarianism, and dismantle 
exploitative political systems," he told a public rally at Chuadanga Town 
Football Ground today. 

Dr Shafiqur urged voters to cast a firm 'Yes' vote, saying, "Yes means 
freedom, No means slavery. The first vote at the polling booth must be for 
'Yes'. If 'Yes' wins, Bangladesh will win; fascism will not return, and 
corrupt elements will be defeated. The second vote will support a changed 
Bangladesh. On 12 February, both votes are crucial-one for reform, one for a 
transformed nation."

He highlighted that the 11-party alliance has united 22 hands and the general 
public against corruption, extortion, and oppression, calling for a permanent 
'red card' to fascism. 

He warned against harassment of women working for the alliance, urging calm 
and disciplined campaigning, and cautioned that any disrespect would meet 
strict resistance.

Dr Shafiqur paid tribute to student activists Abu Saeed and Abrar Fahad, 
emphasizing that their sacrifice is a responsibility for the nation. He 
stressed that today's youth are united against both old and new forms of 
fascism, citing public university elections as evidence of their commitment.

On governance and development, he pledged that elected representatives' 
wealth would not increase unfairly, public funds would be accounted for 
transparently, and development projects would be planned in consultation with 
the people. 

He also promised free higher education for women and the protection of 
mothers' honor and safety.

Dr Shafiqur called for reviving industries, stopping theft and embezzlement, 
and creating employment to build a productive and prosperous Bangladesh. 

He underlined three priorities: a corruption-free society, justice for all 
irrespective of status, and a reformed nation responding to public 
aspirations, urging citizens to vote 'Yes' in the national referendum to 
bring about change.