Latifur Rahman’s remarks on AL men joining Jamaat were his own

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Dhaka, Jan 1: Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Thursday said that remarks made by Professor Latifur Rahman regarding the Awami League at a courtyard meeting in Chapainawabganj were entirely his personal views and do not reflect the party’s position.

The clarification came in a statement issued by Jamaat’s Assistant Secretary General and Head of its Central Publicity and Media Department, Advocate Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair.

In the statement, Jamaat said it has taken note of comments made by former lawmaker of Chapainawabganj-3 Professor Latifur Rahman at a courtyard meeting held on December 30 in Charbagdanga Union of Chapainawabganj Sadar upazila.

“Remarks attributed to the Awami League made by Professor Latifur Rahman at the meeting represent his personal opinion. Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami does not agree with those remarks, nor do they reflect the party’s viewpoint,” the statement said.

It added that Latifur Rahman has been cautioned by the party regarding the matter.

Notably, during the meeting, Professor Latifur Rahman, also a central committee member of Jamaat, was heard saying, “Those who join Jamaat from the Awami League, we will take responsibility for your legal matters, courts and police stations.”

Videos of the remarks have since gone viral on social media.

In one video, Latifur Rahman is heard saying that a change is coming in Bangladesh and encouraging Awami League supporters to join Jamaat, assuring them of protection regarding legal and administrative matters. - UNB