Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General and former MP AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad on Friday has called for implementing the verdict of the referendum and reflecting the aspirations of those killed in the July uprising to strengthen anti-fascist national unity.
He said people wanted a Bangladesh free of discrimination and corruption and based on justice. However, instead of ending the old political culture, new forms of extortion, land grabbing and corruption were emerging.
“No desired change will come to the state and politics in this way,” he said, urging all political forces to play a responsible role in establishing democratic reforms, the rule of law and an accountable state system.
Azad made the remarks while addressing a day-long members’ training camp organised by the Moulvibazar district unit of Jamaat at the district Shilpakala Academy auditorium.
He said Bangladesh’s future should be based on justice, honesty and human values, adding that Jamaat members must demonstrate competence, honesty and responsibility to meet public expectations.
He urged members to develop themselves as principled people and to reflect Islamic values in their personal, family and social lives.
He also said membership of the organisation was not a social status or title but a responsibility and pledge aimed at seeking the pleasure of Allah.
He called on members to work for the welfare of the organisation, society, and people above personal interests, and to set examples of justice and humanity across Moulvibazar.
Central working committee member and Sylhet city Jamaat chief Mohammad Fakhrul Islam, central Majlis-e-Shura member and Sylhet district Jamaat chief Maulana Habibur Rahman, Sylhet regional team member Hafiz Abdul Hai Harun and several other leaders addressed the programme.
Fakhrul Islam said sacrifice was essential for the advancement of the Islamic movement and urged members to work to implement Islamic values in every aspect of life.
Habibur Rahman said every Jamaat member should develop as a servant of the people and earn public trust through honesty, responsibility, and standing beside people in distress.
At the programme, Engineer Mohammad Shahed Ali took the oath as the newly elected Moulvibazar district Jamaat chief for the 2027-2028 term. Azad administered the oath.
Elections were also held for members of the district Majlis-e-Shura for the new term, with 600 male and female members casting their votes.
The programme’s first session included a Quran lesson delivered by Maulana Sheikh Abdul Haque.
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