More than 200 people from various political backgrounds, including BNP members, joined Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami in Katiadi upazila of Kishoreganj, creating a festive atmosphere. The joining event took place on Friday evening at the residence of retired Major Akhtaruzzaman Ranjan, a freedom fighter and former BNP lawmaker who recently joined Jamaat. New members formally enrolled by filling out associate membership forms in his presence.

Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman Ranjan had joined Jamaat-e-Islami on December 13 in the presence of the party’s Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. Since then, he has been active in party programs both locally and in Dhaka, delivering speeches and participating in campaign activities. He is also playing a key role in election campaigning for the Jamaat-nominated candidate of the 10-party alliance in Kishoreganj-2 constituency.

Responding to his call, BNP activists, professionals, businessmen, former union parishad members, and two individuals from the Hindu community joined Jamaat. The joining program, which began on Friday, is scheduled to continue until Saturday afternoon.