In a statement, Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam praised Jamaat-e-Islami's leader Shafiqur Rahman for maintaining internal discipline and integrity within the party. He wrote, “Following his heart surgery, I keep Shafiqur Rahman in my prayers. His calm leadership and willingness to engage in reform during such an uncertain time is admirable. Jamaat's internal discipline under his leadership is commendable and should be a model for other political parties. May God grant him strength and a full recovery.”