Islami Andolan Bangladesh Ameer Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim on Friday urged party members to remain prepared to face all situations in the interest of the nation.
Speaking at the nomination handover ceremony for IAB candidates, he emphasised continuing comprehensive da’wah (religious outreach) across all 300 constituencies, even if some seats are strategically conceded, while maintaining full commitment in those areas, according to a press release.
Addressing the ceremony at Pushp Dham Auditorium in Purana Paltan, Rezaul Karim, popularly known as Charmonai Pir, also highlighted concerns over the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, noting that the perpetrators have not yet been arrested and that law and order is deteriorating.
“Rezaul Karim, also known as the Pir of Charmonai, expressed concern over the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, noting that the perpetrators have yet to be arrested and that law and order is deteriorating.”
He announced a major rally in Dhaka on 9 January to protest the situation and generate public support for the July Declaration.
Senior party leaders present included Secretary General Maulana Yunus Ahmad, Presidium Member Maulana Syed Mosaddeq Billah Al Madani, Professor Ashraf Ali Akon, Joint Secretary General Maulana Gazi Ataur Rahman, Engineer Ashraful Alam, Maulana Sheikh Fazle Bari Masud, Assistant Secretary General Maulana Ahmad Abdul Qayyum, and other central leaders.
