Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman declared that his party will neither collect illegal levies nor allow extortion, vowing to build a fair and corruption-free Bangladesh. Speaking as the chief guest at an election rally on Thursday afternoon at Adarsha School field in Mirpur-10, Dhaka, he formally launched his campaign for the February 12 election. Rahman urged voters to support the 10-party alliance candidates and vote 'yes' in the referendum, describing the victory as one for the people, not any family or group.

He criticized the BNP’s promise of distributing financial cards, saying such measures would not solve families’ problems. Rahman called for ending all forms of unofficial taxation and extortion, asserting that justice and fairness are essential to eliminate inequality, corruption, and terrorism. He also condemned past election irregularities and authoritarian practices, urging young people to continue their struggle for justice and democracy.

The rally marked the start of Rahman’s four-day campaign program, after which he will tour northern districts before returning to Dhaka for further outreach on January 25.