BNP changed stance on referendum after securing two-thirds seats: Jamaat ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman
today (3 April) alleged that the BNP changed its position on the referendum
after securing a two-thirds majority in parliament, creating a political
crisis.
"Although the
BNP had proposed the referendum, it changed its stance overnight after gaining
a two-thirds majority. This shows a failure to fulfil its responsibility, and
it has created a crisis," he said, accusing the party of breaking its
promises to the people.
He made the
remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a rally organised by Bangladesh
Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka district in South Keraniganj.
Shafiqur Rahman further said while the
Constitution recognises the people as the ultimate source of power, their
opinion is being ignored in practice. He alleged that despite strong public
support for a referendum, it is not being taken forward.
Addressing the
ongoing energy situation, he claimed the government is concealing the real
situation. Referring to long queues at petrol pumps, he alleged that an artificial
crisis has been created in the fuel market, with fuel being sold at higher
prices.
He called on the
government to hold open discussions with all political parties to address the
situation.
Criticising the
appointment of administrators in local government bodies, he said such moves
undermine elected representatives and questioned the ethics of appointing
defeated candidates to key positions.
On education, Shafiqur Rahman expressed concern over the introduction of
home-based classes, saying excessive device use could lead to increased
dependency among children and harm their intellectual development.
He also announced
that field-level programmes of an 11-party alliance will begin from Saturday (4
April), adding that the movement will continue in a "constitutional and
disciplined manner" until people's rights are ensured.
















