Jamaat 'facing four-pronged conspiracy', says party Ameer

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has called on the party leaders and activists to be alert, citing a "four-pronged conspiracy" against the organisation. 

He made the remark while addressing a rally organised by Dhaka Metropolitan North Islamic Chhatra Shibir in Purbachal today and urged the party members to be more vigilant, emphasising that failure could leave the people of Bangladesh with no place to turn to. 

"We must be diligent and honest in all our work," he added, stressing the importance of maintaining public faith in the party based on its religious principles. 

Rahman further instructed the party to serve the people selflessly, warning that the party's identity must not be compromised. 

The Jamaat Ameer's comments come amid rising tensions, with inflammatory statements made by Kolkata BJP leader Shubendra Adhikari and others in India against Jamaat-e-Islami and its student wing, Chhatra Shibir, following the arrest of former Iskcon leader Chinmoy Prabhu. 

Additionally, some activists in India have made derogatory remarks about Jamaat and Shibir on social media platforms.

In a separate address, Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar expressed concerns about foreign interference, particularly from neighbouring India. 

Parwar condemned the statements made by Indian leaders regarding Bangladesh's law and order situation and its internal matters, including issues surrounding common rivers. 

He called on the Bangladesh government to take a strong stand against what he described as "hegemonic forces."

Speaking at the biannual conference of the Bangladesh Workers' Welfare Federation in Chattogram, Parwar also referenced the martyred advocate Saiful Islam Alif, describing him as an anti-hegemonic fighter whose name would be remembered in Bangladesh's history. 

He urged the interim government to ensure fair and free elections, assuring the government that "freedom-loving people" from across the nation would support its efforts.

Parwar's remarks highlighted Jamaat's determination to push for an acceptable election process while standing firm against external pressure. 

"We will not be afraid of any evil forces," he said, adding that the conference would play a historic role in shaping a new Bangladesh.