Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and opposition leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman declared that the recent referendum result in Bangladesh would be implemented without fail. Speaking as chief guest at a community reception in Nagoya, Japan, he said nearly 70 percent of voters supported the referendum, and ignoring their decision would insult the nation. He pledged that the opposition would continue its movement both inside and outside parliament to ensure the verdict’s execution.

The event, organized by the Bangladesh community under the supervision of Islamic Mission Japan, was attended by expatriate Bangladeshis, academics, and professionals from the Aichi Prefecture. Dr. Rahman expressed gratitude to expatriates for their support during past political movements and promised to work with the expatriate ministry for the release of 39 detained Bangladeshis in the UAE. He also urged the government to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against extortion and corruption, citing rising commodity prices.

Dr. Rahman emphasized moral and religious education as essential for eradicating crime and corruption and reaffirmed his commitment to building a moral, educated, and advanced Bangladesh in cooperation with friendly nations like Japan.