Jamaat Ameer Claims Bangladesh Not Yet Fully Free from Fascism
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and leader of the opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad. Photo Collected.
Bangladesh is still not completely free from fascism, even though fascist forces have fled the country, said Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and leader of the opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad.
He made the remarks on Sunday in an Eid-ul-Azha greeting message to the nation.
In a statement sent to the media, the Jamaat Ameer said that the holy Eid-ul-Azha—deeply associated with the memories of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), his wife Hazrat Hajara, and his beloved son Hazrat Ismail (AS)—has arrived before the nation. He said Eid-ul-Azha inspires people with the great ideals of sacrifice and devotion, and awakens the spirit of offering everything to attain the pleasure of Almighty Allah. The lessons of sacrifice, he added, motivate society to eliminate social inequality and to establish an exploitation-free and justice-based social order.
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman called for fully practicing Islam in personal, social, and state life through the establishment of justice and fairness.
Referring to the country’s political situation, he said that although fascist forces have fled Bangladesh, the country has not yet become fully free from fascism. According to him, these forces are staying abroad and in hiding inside the country, attempting to create disorder in various ways. He alleged that they are engaging in conspiracies to prevent Bangladesh from moving toward peace and stability.
Urging the people to remain united to resist such conspiracies, he said movements and struggles must continue until a humane Bangladesh is established.
In the statement, he further said that if people can be inspired by the great sacrifices of Hazrat Ibrahim (AS), Hazrat Hajara, and Hazrat Ismail (AS) to sacrifice their lives, wealth, and most cherished possessions to establish the religion of Allah on Allah’s land, only then will their sacrifices be accepted and fulfilled by Allah, Insha’Allah.
He concluded by praying to Almighty Allah for the peace, prosperity, and safety of the people of Bangladesh.
Where Jamaat Leaders Will Spend Eid-ul-Azha
A list of Eid-ul-Azha locations for senior leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has been announced in an official statement.
Among the party’s deputy amirs, ATM Azharul Islam, Professor Mujibur Rahman, and Dr. Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher will celebrate Eid in Dhaka. However, another deputy amir, Maulana Shamsul Islam, will observe Eid in his native village in Satkania upazila of Chattogram.
Party Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Porwar will spend Eid in his ancestral village in Khan Jahan Ali thana of Khulna.
Among the assistant secretary generals, Maulana ATM Masum will be in Laksham of Cumilla; Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan (MP) in his village Nawkair in Ullapara upazila of Sirajganj; Dr. AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad (former MP) in Dhaka; Maulana Abdul Halim in Vhangapushkaruni village of Chauddagram in Cumilla; Advocate Moazzem Hossain Helal in Barishal; Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubayer, central publicity and media secretary, in Sylhet; and Maulana Md. Shahjahan in Chattogram city.
The statement outlines that senior leaders will be celebrating Eid either in the capital or in their respective hometowns across the country.
