"Breaking free from the old political practices, corruption, and grabbers, a just state system must be built." - Mia Golam Parwar

Daily Bijoy News, Keshabpur, Jashore Correspondent:

In the past 54 years of rule, the people's expectations have not been met in all areas including state governance, economy, judiciary, agriculture, education, and culture. He said that governments at various times have caused a deterioration in public conditions, including corruption, extortion, and persecution of differing opinions. Even after the political change of August 5, land grabbing, control of markets and river ports, and extortion continue in the same manner as before. However, he mentioned that Jamaat-e-Islami has no connection with these activities. People now want change. We must break free from the old political practices, corruption, and grabbers to build a just state system. "We need change - Jamaat can bring this change." These words were spoken by Professor Mia Golam Parwar as the chief guest in his speech at the student public meeting organized by Dumuria Upazila Jamaat-e-Islami at the Shahpur Andulia Football Field in Dumuria Upazila of Khulna-5 constituency on Friday morning (21st November-25). In his speech, quoting Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman's historic speech at Suhrawardy Udyan, he said, "If given the responsibility of running the state, Jamaat's MPs and ministers will not take any tax-free cars, plots, or special benefits - other party leaders cannot give this promise." He claimed that Jamaat will establish an accountable system by disclosing development sector allocations to the people. In the future, if we come to state power, we will build an exploitation-free Bangladesh. He assured to resolve waterlogging in the area, including the Bill Dakatiya. Addressing the Hindu community present, he said, "Do not be afraid. Just as you can vote for the boat, sheaf of paddy, and plough, you also have the right to vote for the scale." He alleged that attempts to snatch voting rights by creating fear damage social coexistence. He called upon the district and upazila administration, police, DC, SP, UNOs, and other concerned officials to remain neutral. He said, "The country has paid the price for what happens when votes cast during the day are counted at night. This time, no one will be able to avoid responsibility if they try to steal votes."

Presided over by Dumuria Upazila Ameer Maulana Moktar Hossain, speeches were given by special guests including Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) VP Abu Sadik Kayem and Jahangirnagar University Central Students' Union (JACSU) GS Mazharul Islam. Among others who spoke at the public meeting were Central Majlish-e-Shura member, Metropolis Ameer, Khulna-3 constituency MP candidate Professor Mahfuzur Rahman; Jamaat-e-Islami's Central Majlish-e-Shura member, Khulna District Ameer Maulana Emran Hossain; Khulna District Secretary Munshi Mizanur Rahman; Assistant Secretary Munshi Moinul Islam; Professor Mia Golam Kuddus and Gausul Azam Hadi; Dumuria Upazila Sanatani Dharma Committee President Krishna Nandi; Vice President Dr. Haridas Mondol; Secretary Principal Debprosad Mondol; RU Habibur Rahman Hall Union VP Ahmad Ahsan Ullah Farhan; JACSU Executive Committee member Abu Talha; Malaysia expatriate Abu Hanif Akunji; Khulna District North Chhatra Shibir President Yusuf Fakir; District Shibir President Abu Yusuf; Metropolis Assistant Secretary Azizul Islam Faraji; District Karma Parishad member Advocate Abu Yusuf Mollah; Upazila Naib-e-Ameer Maulana Habibur Rahman and Gazi Saifullah; Secretary and former Upazila Vice Chairman Maulana Sirajul Islam; Dumuria Upazila North Chhatra Shibir President Maulana Mofizur Rahman; Dhamalia Union Jamaat Ameer Master Mostak Ahmed Chowdhury; Upazila Youth Department President B M Almagir Hossain; Maulana Mofizur Rahman; former President Belal Hossain; Noman Hossain Nayan; Abdur Rashid Bishwas; Amanullah Aman, among others. Islamic songs were performed by popular vocalist Ahmad Ataullah Salman. Thousands of people, including Sheikh Sirajul Islam, Mustafa Al Mujahid, Dr. Syed Hasan Mahmud Tito, Abdul Wadud Sardar, Abdul Kaiyum Al Faisal, Dr. Ikram Uddin Suman, were present at the public meeting.

Daily Bijoy News/ Poresh Debnath