Jamaat Ameer Warns of Another Imminent Revolution

Online Desk : Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Wednesday claimed that another revolution was imminent and urged people to prepare for it, warning that the current government would face downfall unless it changed its course.

Speaking at a public rally in the capital, he said, “Everything seems to indicate that another revolution is imminent. I urge the countrymen to prepare for that revolution.”

The rally, organised by the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance at the south gate of the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque, marked the second anniversary of the 2024 July Mass Uprising.

Addressing the programme as the chief guest, Dr Shafiqur said the consequences of wrongdoing may not appear immediately, but injustice ultimately leads to collapse.

“Now that sin has started to decay. If the government understands that, then it is good. If they don’t, no one will be able to prevent its downfall,” he said.

The Jamaat chief said people of all ages had participated in the July uprising and would also take part in any future movement.

“The uncompromising struggle against fascism will continue,” he said.

Dr Shafiqur also accused the current government of following the practices of what he described as the previous fascist regime.

“If you behave like fascists, people will call you fascists. So, abandon fascist behaviour,” he said.

Urging the government to honour what he described as the public mandate expressed through the referendum on reform initiatives, he said, “Accept our public mandate. Do not insult the verdict of 70 percent of the people. No one has survived after disrespecting the people’s mandate.”

He alleged that his party had been under continuous pressure and inducements to compromise but vowed not to retreat.

“I would like to say before the people of this country that we will safeguard your democratic mandate, InshaAllah. With Allah’s help, we must ensure that this demand is realised. We will not retreat from it in exchange for anything, not even our lives,” he said.

Referring to recent violence at educational institutions, the opposition leader said developments over the past few days had created anxiety among students and teachers and raised fears about the possible return of what he described as the culture of “ganoroom” (overcrowded dormitory rooms) and “guest room.”

He urged students, teachers and staff to resist injustice wherever it occurred.

“No wrongdoing should be tolerated,” he said.

Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish Ameer Maulana Mamunul Haque chaired the rally, while leaders of the 11-party alliance also addressed the gathering.