Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Press Briefing at the Party's Central Office in Dhaka. Photo: Video Screenshot

DHAKA, Jan 29, 2026 (BSS) -Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has demanded an 
immediate and thorough investigation into the killing of its leader Rezaul 
Karim, urging authorities to arrest those responsible and ensure they face 
the highest punishment.

The party also condemned the failure of the Jhenaigati Upazila administration 
and called for urgent action against the authorities involved as a local 
Jamaat leader was killed after clash between activists of the BNP and Jamaat 
during a manifesto unveiling programme in Sherpur-3 constituency yesterday. 

In a press briefing at the party's central office in Dhaka today, Jamaat-e-
Islami Assistant Secretary General and Central Publicity and Media Chief 
Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair read out a written statement on behalf of 
Jamaat-e-Islami. 

In the statement, they condemned the violent incidents that took place in 
Sherpur and other parts of the country, particularly the continued attacks on 
women members of Jamaat, despite repeated appeals to the administration.

"We demand immediate investigation into the killing of Rezaul Karim and that 
the perpetrators be arrested and brought to justice with the highest possible 
punishment," Zubair said. "We also demand urgent measures against the failure 
of the Jhenaigati administration in handling the situation."

Zubair also pointed out that during the initial violence, if the police had 
intervened, the situation might not have escalated. "Instead, the police 
stood as mere bystanders while the army tried to intervene and stop the 
violence. We thank the Bangladesh Army for their efforts. However, we also 
express our condolences to the injured army personnel and wish them a speedy 
recovery," he added.

He said, "Over the past few days, Jamaat and the 11-party alliance candidates 
had faced continuous hindrances in their electoral campaigns, with repeated 
attacks and harassment of Jamaat's female members. 

"Despite informing the authorities, no visible action has been taken yet, and 
we protest this one-sided approach from the administration," he said.

Jamaat Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim, Joint Secretary 
General of Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis Maulana Toffazul Hossain Miahji, and 
others from allied political parties, were also present at the press 
conference.

Jamaat-e-Islami also expressed their concerns regarding the current political 
atmosphere, especially with the upcoming 17th National Election, saying, "The 
post-July Revolution political environment was supposed to be one of mutual 
respect, compassion, and cooperation between political parties". 

"However, the recent events in Sherpur's Jhenaigati have marred that festive 
atmosphere, dampening the spirit of the election campaign," he added.