The Election Commission of Bangladesh has directed the Ministry of Home Affairs to ensure security for Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman and six other party candidates until the election. A separate directive was also issued for BNP candidate Mojibur Rahman in Gazipur-1 constituency. The decision followed formal applications submitted to the commission, which were approved and forwarded to the ministry the next day.

The six other Jamaat candidates named in the directive are Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Mujibur Rahman, ATM Azharul Islam, Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Porwar, Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad, and Rafiqul Islam Khan. Election Commissioner Abdur Rahman Mashud confirmed that the letters were sent to the ministry after Jamaat’s request.

According to commission sources, security measures have been strengthened across all districts to ensure peaceful and uninterrupted election campaigns. Analysts believe the commission’s decision will help maintain a stable electoral environment.