Dhaka, 14 June 2025, Saturday — The Central Executive Committee of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami held a meeting this morning at the party’s central office. Presided over by Ameer-e-Jamaat Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, the meeting extensively discussed the current political situation of the country and clarified the party’s stance on recent developments.
In an official statement, the Executive Committee said, “The meeting held on 13 June in London between the Chief Advisor of the interim government, Dr. Muhammad Yunus, and the Acting Chairman of the BNP, Mr. Tarique Rahman, is considered a normal political occurrence by Jamaat. We have observed that the Chief Advisor has already met with other political parties, both individually and jointly.”
However, Jamaat expressed concern by stating, “Holding a joint press briefing and issuing a joint statement abroad after meeting with only one party is inconsistent with Bangladesh’s political culture. This behavior signals a special inclination towards one party and undermines the neutrality expected from the Chief Advisor.”
According to Jamaat, “It would have been appropriate for the Chief Advisor to return home, hold discussions with other political parties, and then express his opinions. Issuing a public joint message after a single-party meeting has created doubt in the public’s mind regarding the upcoming election.”
The party also referred to a previous statement made by Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, where, after a meeting with a foreign diplomatic mission on 16 April, he told the press that Jamaat expects the national election to be held in February 2026, before the month of Ramadan.
Jamaat further stated, “In a country with many active political parties, making key national decisions based solely on dialogue with one party is not appropriate. Such actions have raised concerns among the people about whether the upcoming election will truly be free and fair.”
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami clearly asserted, “To ensure free, fair, and acceptable elections, the Chief Advisor of the interim government must remain neutral and create a level playing field for all political parties. Appropriate measures must also be taken in regard to justice and political reform.”
In conclusion, Jamaat called upon the interim government to clarify the Chief Advisor’s role to the public and take necessary steps to dispel the doubts surrounding the neutrality and credibility of the electoral
