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DHAKA, Feb 17, 2026 (BSS) – Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman today alleged that associates of the “fallen autocrat” are still attempting to destabilise the country .
In a statement issued today he urged the people to remain united to foil any conspiracy.
Jamaat Ameer said the nation must confront all plots and conspiracies in a united manner and continue its “just movement and struggle” until a peaceful, humane and value-based Bangladesh is established.
Referring to the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on February 12, Rahman said the polls were conducted in a “fascism-free environment,” marking the beginning of the country’s renewed journey towards democracy after more than fifteen years of oppression and repression.
“At this juncture, the citizens of the country expect the restoration of their fundamental human rights along with all legitimate rights,” he said, adding that efforts are still underway by the cohorts of the fallen autocratic regime to create instability.
Calling upon the people to uphold the sanctity of the holy month of Ramadan, the Jamaat Ameer said Ramadan brings blessings, forgiveness and salvation. He noted that the last ten days of the month include the sacred night of Laylatul Qadr, which is regarded as better than a thousand months.
“Ramadan is a month of attaining taqwa, practising tolerance and showing compassion towards one another,” he said.
Jamaat Chief urged the new government to give special attention to maintaining overall law and order, controlling the rising prices of essential commodities and improving the living standards of ordinary people during Ramadan.
He alleged that dishonest businessmen aligned with “fascist forces” remain active at different levels of society and called upon the government to take strict and effective measures to prevent any abnormal price hike of essential goods and iftar items.
The Jamaat Ameer also called for breaking all kinds of business syndicates and establishing a fair, transparent and well-planned market system so that low-income and poor people can observe fasting in comfort.
If necessary, he suggested providing subsidies to keep the prices of essential items such as rice, lentils, edible oil, fish, meat, vegetables, sugar, dates, chickpeas and puffed rice within the purchasing capacity of the general public.
He further urged the government to take effective measures to keep hotels and restaurants closed during daytime in Ramadan and to prevent obscenity and indecency.
At the same time, he called upon the people to embrace Ramadan as a month of self-purification and training, guided by the teachings of the Holy Qur’an, to rebuild society on moral foundations.
