Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said his party does not want to act as a conventional opposition in parliament but aims to make it a meaningful center for fulfilling public aspirations. He made the remarks on Saturday at an iftar event organized by Jamaat-e-Islami at the China Friendship Conference Center in Dhaka, attended by Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Tarique Rahman and other political leaders.

Dr. Rahman described the day as significant for two reasons: the anniversary of a past mass uprising and remembrance of Allama Delwar Hossain Sayeedi, who was sentenced to death in 2013. He recalled the protests and casualties that followed and expressed gratitude to former opposition leader Khaleda Zia for condemning the killings. He emphasized that both government and opposition must act responsibly to advance the nation.

He added that parliament should not be a place for personal attacks but a forum for solving national problems. Rahman called for cooperation between government and opposition to reform outdated laws and build a respected, developed nation.