Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) Secretary General Redwan Ahmed sharply accused Jamaat-e-Islami of consistently working against Bangladesh’s peace, order and sovereignty. Speaking at a party event, Redwan said historical evidence shows Jamaat’s opposition to nationhood: “During the partition of India, Maulana Maududi opposed the creation of Pakistan. During our Liberation War, Ghulam Azam opposed the creation of Bangladesh.”

He accused Jamaat of now raising “unrealistic” demands for proportional representation (PR) to obstruct the upcoming national election, and suggested the party has never sought the country’s welfare. “They once took up arms on the side of Pakistani invaders against freedom fighters,” Redwan said.

Redwan also claimed external influence is undermining Bangladesh’s democracy. “With India’s support, Sheikh Hasina has been able to suppress democracy here,” he said, while stressing that historical friendship with India — born from solidarity during the independence movement — should not come at the cost of Bangladesh’s sovereignty. “We want friendship, but not by surrendering our independence and sovereignty.”