Jamaat worried over attack on Narsingdi candidate’s campaign

Mia Golam Parwar, secretary general, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami._11zon

Dhaka, Dec 4: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar on Wednesday expressed deep concern and strongly condemned an armed attack on a campaign rally of the party’s Narsingdi-2 (Palash) candidate Maulana Amzad Hossain.

In a statement, Parwar said a group of around 50-60 armed assailants, described as “BNP-labelled miscreants”, launched a pre-planned attack on a peaceful gathering held at Shekherchar bus stand in Meherpara union on December 3.

The attackers, equipped with local weapons and firearms, dispersed the rally and left at least 30 Jamaat activists injured, including the district Jamaat secretary and nominated candidate Maulana Amzad. Several of the injured were admitted to Narsingdi District Hospital in critical condition. Three Jamaat workers are still missing, which Parwar said has heightened concern among party members.

Terming the incident a serious violation of democratic norms and electoral ethics, Parwar said such acts of violence are aimed at destabilizing the election environment. He urged Jamaat activists across the country to remain patient, maintain organizational unity and continue advocating for democratic rights peacefully.

The Jamaat leader called on law enforcement agencies to arrest those involved, ensure exemplary punishment, and take immediate steps to rescue the three missing workers. He also urged authorities to guarantee equal security and opportunities for all candidates to maintain a fair and safe electoral atmosphere. - UNB