Jamaat not in favour of banning AL

Referring to the Awami League, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday said the party is not in favour of banning any political organisation, including its rivals.

Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Parwar, at a programme in Meherpur, reiterated that Jamaat believes in the democratic process and dialogue with all political parties to solve national issues.

Commenting on the issue of banning political organisations, Parwar said Jamaat was banned four days before August 5. However, the Awami League and Chhatra League couldn’t survive even four days after that. Due to widespread public outrage, Sheikh Hasina and her family were forced to flee the country.

He also said which party will attend the next election will be determined by the people of the country.

“The people will decide whether Awami League can contest the elections,” he said.

He said election in the country should be held at a reasonable time, but only after carrying out key reforms to create a congenial environment for free and fair polls.

Parwar also said that Sheikh Hasina should be brought to justice through legal process.

Mubarak Hossain, Jamaat’s central council member, and several central and district-level leaders, were also present at the meeting among others.