BNP Taking Sides with Fascism, Alleges Jamaat Chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman
Speaking at a formal exchange meeting organized by the 11-party alliance with the families of July martyrs at the Diploma Engineers' Institution in Kakrail on Sunday, April 12, 2026, Dr. Rahman claimed that the BNP has effectively aligned itself with fascist forces. He criticized the BNP for starting its parliamentary journey without taking the oath of the Constitution Reform Council, which he described as a direct betrayal of popular expectations for systemic change.
The Opposition Leader further alleged that the BNP-led government, utilizing its two-thirds majority, has unilaterally revoked crucial ordinances, including the Referendum Ordinance and other laws vital for public interest and national security. In protest of these actions, Dr. Rahman and his political alliance staged a walkout from the parliamentary session, asserting that they would not be complicit in the dismantling of democratic safeguards. He accused the ruling party of attempting to pass bills without providing necessary documentation to the opposition and engaging in "blackmail" tactics within the legislative chamber to suppress dissent.
Dr. Rahman emphasized that while the BNP has shifted its stance, Jamaat-e-Islami and its like-minded partners remain steadfast in their struggle against fascism. He issued a stern warning that his party would only remain in Parliament as long as there is a conducive environment for legislative struggle; otherwise, they are prepared to return to the streets to settle the nation’s future. He expressed firm confidence that the ultimate victory of the people against fascist remnants would be achieved through persistent movements on the streets, a territory his party is well-acquainted with.
The event was presided over by Nahid Islam, the Opposition Chief Whip and Convener of the NCP. Other prominent leaders from the 11-party alliance, including Jamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar, Labour Party Chairman Dr. Mostafizur Rahman Iran, JAGPA spokesperson Rashed Prodhan, and NCP Chief Coordinator Sarjis Alam, also addressed the gathering. The presence of families of those killed in the July movement added a layer of emotional and political weight to the calls for reform. Political analysts suggest that this public rift between the BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami signals a significant new polarization in Bangladeshi politics that could redefine both parliamentary and street-level dynamics in the coming months.
