Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, declined to use a government protocol car during his first visit to Sylhet in this capacity. The incident occurred on Friday, January 27, at Sylhet MAG Osmani Airport, where a government vehicle and an assistant commissioner had been waiting to receive him. Upon arrival from Dhaka, Rahman returned the car, saying he would use it only after February 12, when the parliamentary session begins.

During the day, Rahman attended three events in Sylhet. He addressed the closing session of a Jamaat-organized training camp, offered Friday prayers at Kudratullah Mosque, and spoke to journalists. Commenting on the new cabinet, he criticized what he called irresponsible remarks by government ministers, saying such behavior could destabilize society. He declined to comment on the issue of the president’s impeachment, noting that discussions were still ongoing.

In the evening, Rahman joined iftar gatherings at the Sylhet Press Club and Aman Ullah Convention Center, where other political figures were also present.