Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a new initiative titled 'People’s Manifesto' aimed at drafting a citizen-driven, accountable, and realistic election manifesto for the next national polls. Party Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar said the program will run from December 18 to 24, collecting public opinions through a dedicated website and mobile app. Citizens can submit written, audio, or video suggestions on national and local issues.
Porwar explained that the initiative is built on three pillars: direct citizen participation, data-driven online analysis of collected opinions, and a digital 'Promise Tracker' to monitor future implementation of manifesto commitments. The party plans to create both a national and constituency-level manifesto based on measurable and time-bound criteria.
He expressed hope that this participatory model will set a new precedent for transparency and accountability in Bangladesh’s political culture. The digital platform (www.janatarishtehar.org) will serve as the main hub for public engagement and information sharing throughout the process.