DHAKA, Nov 25, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has issued a show-cause notice to its central working committee member and former lawmaker Shahjahan Chowdhury over his remarks on controlling the administration during the national elections slated for February 2026.

The notice, signed by Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, was published today on the party's official Facebook page. 

Shahjahan Chowdhury has been asked to submit a written explanation within seven days. Failure to provide a satisfactory response will lead to further action under the party's constitution and disciplinary regulations. 

Speaking at Jamaat's "Electoral Coordination Conference" in Chattogram city on Saturday evening, Shahjahan Chowdhury said, "Elections cannot be held only with the people... We must bring everyone in the administration in our respective constituencies under our control. They must rise and sit at our command, make arrests at our command, and file cases at our command."

The show-cause notice said, "Your remarks have been widely circulated on various media outlets and on social media. We have reviewed your comments, which clearly undermine the professionalism, neutrality, and fundamental spirit of the state administration. We believe the administration carries out its duties with full professionalism, leaving no scope for our interference."

The notice also said, "In the past as well, you have made such statements that undermine organisational dignity and violate party discipline. You have been cautioned and advised multiple times. Even the ameer of Jamaat summoned you, drew your attention to the matter, and warned you. Yet, no change is visible in your conduct."

It added that his remarks have drawn strong condemnation and concern from various levels of the administration. It said, "There has also been direct reaction from the diplomatic community. At the same time, the comments have sparked negative reactions among our members at home and abroad, as well as among the general public."

"As a result, the organisation's image has already been severely damaged. This is contrary to the party constitution, principles, ideals, discipline and responsible political behaviour," it added.