Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has called for the full implementation of the July reform package, rejecting any partial adoption such as the Deputy Speaker proposal. Speaking at a press briefing after a meeting of opposition lawmakers at the LD Hall of the National Parliament on Thursday, he said that 69 percent of voters supported the reform in a referendum, and this mandate cannot be ignored. He emphasized that the government should honor the July reforms and complete the oath process accordingly.

The meeting, chaired by Dr. Rahman, included members of the 11-party alliance, among them Deputy Leader of the Opposition Dr. Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher and Chief Whip Nahid Islam. Rahman stated that the opposition aims to act as a responsible parliamentary force, supporting government initiatives beneficial to the nation while opposing harmful ones. He urged the government to engage in dialogue and uphold fairness in parliamentary proceedings.

Rahman further expressed hope that the government would act in line with public expectations and the spirit of the July reforms, ensuring democratic sustainability and avoiding corruption and misgovernance.