Rezaul Karim, Amir of Islami Andolon Bangladesh, declared that the nation has experienced the rule of BNP, Awami League, and Jatiya Party, but never Islamic governance—despite 92% of citizens being Muslim. “The fire of unrest is raging across Bangladesh,” he said. “It must be cooled with the breeze of the Islamic hand-fan.” He praised young voters for rejecting “power-hungry” forces in student body elections at Dhaka and Jahangirnagar universities. Karim added that justice for killings and enforced disappearances must be visible, warning that any attempt to impose PR-based elections would leave a permanent stain on history. During his speech, he introduced Anwar Hossain, the party’s nominated candidate for Dhaka-18, by raising his hand before the crowd.