Shamaruh Mirza, daughter of BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, publicly criticized a Jamaat-e-Islami leader’s recent statement suggesting that joining the party is necessary to attain heaven. In a Facebook post on Thursday, she expressed dismay, calling the remark potentially un-Islamic and urging reflection on its implications for faith and politics.

The controversy stems from a viral video showing Jamaat-affiliated lawyer Barrister Shahriar Kabir allegedly telling supporters that paradise is reserved for those aligned with Jamaat-e-Islami. Kabir has since denied the authenticity of the footage, claiming it was manipulated. The video has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many questioning the use of religious rhetoric in political mobilization.

Analysts note that the incident underscores growing tensions between Islamist and secular political narratives in Bangladesh. The Election Commission and religious scholars have yet to comment, but observers warn that such statements could deepen ideological divides ahead of the next national polls.