Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has accused the BNP of violating its pledge to the people by abandoning its earlier proposal for a referendum after securing a two-thirds majority. Speaking on Friday afternoon at a Jamaat-organized gathering in South Keraniganj, he said the BNP’s reversal created a political crisis and amounted to a breach of public trust.

Dr. Rahman argued that although the constitution identifies the people as the source of all power, their opinions are being disregarded. He warned that ignoring popular will marks the beginning of fascism and urged unity among all who have suffered oppression, including current and former political groups. He also criticized the government for concealing the real situation of the fuel crisis, alleging artificial shortages and inflated prices, and called for open dialogue with all political parties.

He further opposed the appointment of administrators in local government, calling it a violation of elected representatives’ rights, and warned that the new “home class” initiative could increase children’s device addiction. He announced that an eleven-party alliance would begin field-level programs from April 4 to continue the struggle for people’s rights.