Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed regret for public sufferings during the 11-party alliance’s Dhaka-Khulna-Kushtia long march observed on Saturday, thanking them for their patience and tolerance.
“We sincerely regret for the temporary suffering caused to the general people by this long-distance programme,” said Jamaat Secretary General and also the convener of the long march implementation committee Mia Golam Porwar at a statement on Sunday.
He also said they are grateful to those who demonstrated patience and tolerance during this programme, which was organised for demands in the public interest.
Porwar thanked the people of the country and all concerned for their cooperation in making the long march peaceful and successful, expressing gratitude to Almighty Allah for its successful completion.
He said the long march was organised to press for the implementation of the people’s verdict reflected in the referendum, trial of the July massacre, resolution of electricity, fuel, gas and fertiliser crises, control of soaring prices of essential commodities, improvement of the law and order situation, an end to narrow partisan practices, and stopping corruption, extortion and land grabbing.
The Jamaat leader also expressed deep grief over the death of a pedestrian in a road accident during the long march.
He expressed condolences to the family of the deceased and sympathy for those injured in the incident, wishing them a speedy recovery.
The Jamaat leader said a massive turnout of people from all walks of life was witnessed at the long march, with participants spontaneously keeping the entire programme vibrant.
He said millions of people, including men, women, children and elderly people, stood on both sides of roads under the scorching sun to greet the long march procession.
The participation of thousands of women leaders, activists and supporters was particularly noteworthy in the country’s political history, he said.
He also expressed gratitude to millions of people who joined the programme from different parts of the country and those who extended support and solidarity along the route.
The Jamaat secretary general thanked leaders, activists and supporters of the 11-party alliance, leaders of different districts and metropolitan areas, local residents, pedestrians, small traders and shopkeepers for their cooperation.
He also thanked vehicle drivers and owners, transport workers, police and law enforcement personnel, civil and district administrations, traffic officials, and road-related officials and employees for their support in ensuring the peaceful completion of the long march.
