BNP lawmaker Rafiqul Islam Jamal, representing Jhalakathi-1, called in parliament for banning the political activities of Jamaat-e-Islami without directly naming the party. Speaking during the general discussion on the 2026–27 national budget on Monday, he argued that the group had opposed Bangladesh’s independence in 1971 and therefore should not be allowed to participate in national politics. He compared the proposed ban to restrictions placed on fascist organizations.
Jamal criticized those who use religion for political purposes, referencing controversial campaign remarks made by a Jamaat candidate in his constituency during the last election. He cited the home minister’s earlier statement that having “Islam” in a party’s name does not make it Islamic. According to Jamal, such parties mislead people by exploiting religious sentiments and should be barred from political engagement.
The remarks came amid ongoing parliamentary discussions on the national budget, where members from various parties are presenting their positions on political and social issues.
সংসদ রিপোর্টার প্রকাশ : ২২ জুন ২০২৬, ১৮: ১৮ বিরোধীদল জামায়াতে ইসলামীর নাম উল্লেখ না করে দলটির রাজনীতি নিষিদ্ধ করার দাবি করেছেন বিএনপি (ঝালকাঠি-১) দলীয় সংসদ সদস্য রফিকুল ইসলাম জামাল। জামায়াতে ইসলামীর প্রতি ইঙ্গিত করে তিনি বলেন, এই দলটি ১৯৭১ সালে এদেশে
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