Dhaka Bureau: After a decade, Jamaat-e-Islami, which came to light through rallies in Dhaka, is now fully active in politics. After 10 consecutive years, the Dhaka Metropolitan South Jamaat held a rally in the capital for the first time on June 10 with the permission of the police. After that, the leaders and activists of the party that lost registration with the Election Commission (EC) held a protest march and rally in almost the entire country, including the capital, to protest against the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden. This time they are preparing to enter the field with a big program outside Dhaka.
Jamaat is also preparing for a big showdown in Dhaka by holding rallies in several districts and divisions after holding rallies in five divisional cities outside the capital this July. Jamaat Central Naib Amir and former Member of Parliament Dr. Syed Abdullah Md. Taher told the media yesterday that “Jamaat leaders, activists, and supporters have held processions in every district of the country, some upazilas, to protest against the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden.” In some places, processions have also taken place at the village level.
The Dhaka Metropolitan North Jamaat held a protest march and rally in Mirpur, the capital, yesterday to protest the burning of the Holy Quran in Sweden. Thousands of leaders and activists of the party participated in the procession. The police were not seen to obstruct the procession. It is known that the Jamaat sent an email to the Inspector General of Police on July 4 seeking permission for yesterday’s protest.
However, it was not confirmed whether the police gave permission or not. Maulana Abdul Halim, assistant secretary general of the party, was the chief guest at the pre-march rally. The meeting organized at Mirpur-1 The roundabout was presided over by the Secretary of Dhaka Metropolitan North Jamaat. Muhammad Rezaul Karim Shura member Golam Mostafa, North Assistant Secretary Nazim Uddin Molla, and Dr. were present in the central council. Fakhruddin Manik, working council. Ataur Rahman Sarkar and others After the rally, the protest march led by them ended at Technical Junction.
Jamaat has lost its registration due to the court verdict and has been cornered for a century in the war crimes trial. All offices of the party are closed across the country. In the last 10 years, Jamaat’s activities have been limited to jhatika processions. In December last year, they did not even seek permission to march. On December 30, when the procession took place without permission, the police dispersed it with batons. In the next four months, the Jamaat announced the program of the procession three times but could not do so due to a lack of permission.
But the situation began to change after the announcement of the new visa policy by the United States on May 24. Even a month ago, when Jamaat Jhatika marched, police activity could be seen. The police used to arrest the marchers and prosecute them for marching without permission.
However, the police were not seen in their earlier roles during and after the march yesterday. Meanwhile, the Jamaat, which has returned to open politics, has decided to hold a rally in five divisional cities this July, excluding the capital, as part of its decision to hold its first rally at Sylhet’s registry ground on July 15. Sylhet Metropolitan Jamaat on Wednesday submitted a written application to the Police Commissioner seeking permission for the rally. After Sylhet, Jamaat is making organizational preparations to hold rallies in Chittagong and Comilla, then Rajshahi and Khulna. According to party sources, after these rallies in the divisional cities, the aim is to hold rallies in some districts and divisions in August.
If these rallies can be held smoothly, the party plans to hold a big rally in the capital in September. It is known that Jamaat is taking a series of programs with the aim of being fully active in field politics in view of the upcoming 12th National Parliament elections. The party is also preparing for the election under the caretaker government and the movement to demand the release of imprisoned party leaders and activists.
Jamaat Central Naib Amir Dr. Syed Abdullah Md. Taher told the media yesterday, “There are plans for a rally in Dhaka.” However, the date has not been decided yet. In response to a question, he said, “For now, we are trying to stay in the field with the party program alone. We will strengthen the movement forward by giving priority to three of the 10 points that we gave from the rally held at Engineers Institution in Dhaka last June 10.
They are: – Elections under the caretaker government and demand for the release of all the prisoners, including Jamaat’s jailed leaders, and protest against the suffering of the people, including the increase in daily commodities.’ Will the Jamaat protest alone, or will it go to a simultaneous protest with the BNP and other anti-government parties? Dr. in response to such questions Taher said, “For now, we are preparing to enter the field with a single-party program.
The next decision will be made considering the time and environment. Jamaat is not registered, so how will you prepare for the election? In response to this question, he said, “Our main demand is the reinstatement of the caretaker government system. “We think that a caretaker government will create a level playing field for all.
We are hopeful that Jamaat will get its registration back as one of the three main political parties in the country. After getting the registration back, the Jamaat will decide about the elections, whether to participate in the elections alone or in alliance; that decision will be made then.’
