Jamaat Ameer Calls for Preparation for New Revolution

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday claimed that another revolution is imminent and called on people to prepare for what he described as a new movement.

"Everything seems to indicate that another revolution is imminent. I urge the countrymen to prepare for that revolution," he said while addressing a public rally in the capital.

The Jamaat-led 11-party alliance organised the rally at the south gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque to mark the second anniversary of the 2024 July Mass Uprising.

Speaking as the chief guest, Shafiqur Rahman said wrongdoing may take time to face consequences, but it eventually leads to collapse.

“Now that sin has started to decay. If the government understands that, then it is good. If they don't, no one will be able to prevent its downfall,” he said.

He said people from all sections of society had joined the July uprising and claimed they would also participate in any future movement. He added that the struggle against what he called fascism would continue.

The opposition leader accused the current government of repeating the practices of the previous regime and urged it to change course.

"If you behave like fascists, people will call you fascists. So, abandon fascist behaviour," he said.

Shafiqur Rahman also called on the government to respect the public mandate on reform initiatives, saying the people's verdict should not be ignored.

He alleged that his party had faced pressure and offers to compromise but said Jamaat would not step back from protecting what he described as the people's democratic mandate.

Speaking about recent incidents of violence in educational institutions, he said the developments had created concern among students and teachers and raised fears of the return of what he referred to as the "ganoroom" and "guest room" culture.

He urged students, teachers and staff to resist injustice and said wrongdoing should not be tolerated.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque chaired the rally, which was attended by leaders of the 11-party alliance.