AL destroyed national unity, economic stability

The fallen Awami League government had prioritised self-interest over the nation’s progress during its 15 years in power, said Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman yesterday.

Speaking at a rally in Dumuria upazila’s Atharo Mile area, he highlighted several issues, including rising unemployment, economic mismanagement, and the erosion of communal harmony under the previous administration.

“Our country has always been a land of peaceful coexistence, but the Awami League’s 15-year rule has destroyed this unity, focusing on personal gain instead of national development,” he said.

Dr Rahman accused the former government of failing to address economic challenges, leaving millions unemployed. “Rather than creating jobs, they exploited the nation’s resources, leaving long queues of jobless people as a proof of their failure,” he added.

He also criticised the state of education, claiming the government had armed criminals instead of empowering students. “Pens were replaced by weapons, and the wealth of ordinary citizens was smuggled abroad by Awami League leaders,” he said.

The Jamaat leader condemned the previous administration’s “state-sponsored atrocities”, alleging that it had used state-owned weapons to kill citizens in order to maintain power.

“Such actions disqualify them from participating in politics. Even after being ousted, they continue to conspire against the country’s stability,” he said.

He reiterated Jamaat’s commitment to building a corruption-free society, where young people could find jobs based on merit, and women could move freely and safely.

“We seek justice for all, without forcing people to beg at the doors of the courts,” he said.