Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Porwar on Friday alleged that India has influence over Bangladesh’s political affairs, economy, business and culture, claiming that the “remote control” of various issues lies with Delhi.
“Whatever turmoil is created in this country, acts of oppression, who will come to power and who will not – the remote control of all these matters is operated by them (Delhi),” he said.
Porwar made the remarks while speaking to reporters after attending a member (Rukn) conference of Jamaat-e-Islami at the Narsingdi Shishu Academy auditorium.
He also alleged that a death-row convict has been allowed to stay in Delhi with access to technological facilities and comforts, violating the Geneva Convention, prisoner exchange laws and other legal provisions.
“We want friendly relations with all neighbours based on national interest and fairness. But if any country repeatedly takes steps against another country’s politics, government and national interests, the people do not accept it,” he said.
Govt, tribunal to decide on Hasina issue
Speaking about former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, the Jamaat leader said the tribunal, the law and the government would decide her fate.
“The trial is taking place at the tribunal. There are laws and there is a government — they will decide on Sheikh Hasina. We have left the matter to them according to the expectations of the people,” he said.
Porwar said the country was observing the second anniversary of the July uprising and claimed that people still carried its spirit.
“The people of this country will never accept this fascist force,” he said, adding that public resistance had forced the former government to leave the country.
Jamaat criticises BNP’s reform stance
On constitutional reform, Porwar criticised BNP’s position, saying the party now wants amendments instead of reforms.
He claimed BNP’s 31-point agenda included a pledge to form a commission for constitutional reform if the party came to power.
“BNP should read the first point of its 31-point programme. It clearly says that a commission would be formed for constitutional reform. But now they are saying amendment instead of reform,” he said.
He urged BNP not to push the country towards confrontation and called for holding a session of the Constitution Reform Council in parliament, accepting the referendum outcome on the July Charter and implementing necessary constitutional changes.
“If this is done, the crisis can be resolved. Otherwise, we will have no alternative but to take to the streets,” he said.
Porwar also criticised the newly formed government, alleging that public suffering had increased in recent months.
He claimed the country was facing a worsening law and order situation, including killings, repression and child rape.
He also criticised the government’s response to flood victims, alleging that relief supplies were not reaching affected communities and that adequate rescue and rehabilitation measures were not visible.
The conference was chaired by Narsingdi district Jamaat organiser Md Ibrahim Bhuiyan.
Jamaat’s Central Executive Council member Saiful Alam Khan Milon MP, Central Working Committee member Maulana AFM Abdus Sattar, working committee member Mashiul Alam and other leaders were present at the event.
Earlier, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami organised a workshop for Rukn members of Narsingdi district.
