BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has accused Jamaat-e-Islami of trying to prevent Bangladesh’s progress and of wanting to turn the country into Afghanistan. He made the remarks on Monday, February 2, during a campaign visit to his constituency in Dholarhat Union, Thakurgaon. Fakhrul alleged that Jamaat opposes women’s education and employment, seeking to confine them to their homes.

Referring to a recent post by the Jamaat Ameer on the social platform X, Fakhrul said that if the Ameer indeed made a misogynistic comment, it was wrong. He added that a country cannot be safe in the hands of those who lack respect for women. Fakhrul also claimed that Jamaat is threatening the Hindu community and urged everyone to move forward without fear.

The BNP leader, contesting from Thakurgaon-1, said that there is now an opportunity to build a just state. He emphasized that BNP wants a fair and inclusive electoral environment and called on voters to make the right decision to help the party form the next government.