Statement by Opposition Leader and Amir-e-Jamaat Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on International Democracy Day

In a statement issued on 14 September, he said that democracy is not merely a process of forming a government; it is the foundation of people's fundamental rights, social justice, freedom of speech, and the rule of law. He remarked that if democracy remains protected, society can move forward on the path of progress, free from autocracy, exploitation, and discrimination.

Criticizing the Awami League government in the statement, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman alleged that the previous government deprived the people of voting rights, justice, and fundamental rights. He referred to the July 2024 mass uprising as a historic opportunity to establish democracy in the country. At the same time, he alleged that although BNP promised to institutionalize democracy before the election, it forgot that after coming to power.

He said that the expectation created through the July Revolution of building a discrimination-free and humane Bangladesh must not be allowed to fail. Alongside democracy, he emphasized establishing a society based on justice, honesty, and human values.

Highlighting Jamaat-e-Islami's position, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said that the party is working to establish equality, the rule of law, civil rights, and freedom of expression. He called for an end to the recurrence of incidents such as enforced disappearance, murder, and crossfire.

Besides, he emphasized implementing the referendum verdict, freeing the administration from party influence, and building a state free from bribery and corruption, extortion, and illegal occupation.

At the end of the statement, the Amir of Jamaat called upon the people of the country to institutionalize democracy and play a united role against injustice to build a discrimination-free humane Bangladesh.