Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Amir and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has criticized the government, saying that listening to ministers and ruling party lawmakers gives the impression that the country is floating on oil, while ordinary citizens struggle to obtain fuel. He made these remarks on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at a seminar held at the Krishibid Institute of Bangladesh in Dhaka, organized by the Agricultureist Forum of Bangladesh. The event focused on the impact of the global energy crisis on Bangladesh’s agriculture sector.

Dr. Rahman said that parliamentary democracy should serve the people’s interests through effective legislation, but the current reality is different. He expressed frustration that despite efforts, Parliament has not delivered significant outcomes for the nation. He also criticized the broader system, alleging that the country is being run through manipulation and superficial accounting, and urged for a merit-based rather than politically driven society.

Expressing concern over the situation at the Krishibid Institute, he warned against attempts to seize leadership positions by force and called for ending such unhealthy political practices.