Three registered political parties, Bangladesh Islamic Front, Islamic Front Bangladesh and Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), have launched a new political platform, ‘Greater Sunni Alliance’, comprising three registered political parties, Bangladesh Islamic Front, and Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP).
The alliance was announced at a press conference held at the National Press Club auditorium on Saturday (August 30) morning. Shaykhul Hadith Principal Allama Zainul Abedin Zubair read out a written statement.
He said, ‘After the great liberation war of 1971, no other movement or struggle has suffered so much loss of life as the July 24 massacre. Exemplary punishment must be given to those involved in that incident, compensation must be given to the families of the martyrs, and better treatment and rehabilitation of the injured must be ensured.’
He alleged that the post-August 5 government has failed to meet the expectations of the people. Mob violence, terrorism, murder, disappearances and extrajudicial killings have continued in the past year. In addition, hundreds of mosques, madrasas and shrines have been attacked and set on fire, yet the government has remained silent.
Regarding the PR election system, Principal Allama Zainul Abedin Zubair said, the PR system is a new concept. It is most likely that the people will be immersed in deep doubt and confusion. Such a system is not compatible with the national political culture and will not reflect the true wishes and aspirations of the people.
17-point demands and 21-point declaration were presented at the press conference. Notable among them are:
Conduct combing operations to recover looted and illegal weapons during the July movement.
Ensure a level playing field in the elections. Declare corrupt, terrorists, loan defaulters and money launderers as ineligible.
Establish a peaceful and non-violent political culture. Develop an interest-free and fair economy.
Create employment by supporting agriculture, industry and small entrepreneurs.
Take measures to stop syndicates and black markets to control inflation.
Protecting the interests of expatriates and creating new foreign employment markets.
Formulating education policies based on the Quran and Sunnah and coordinating between madrasas, general and technical education.
Protecting women and children’s rights, eradicating drugs, gambling and immoral culture.
In addition, Principal Allama S.U.M. Abdus Samad read out a written declaration. Pir-e-Tariqat Allama Syed Saifuddin Ahmed Maizbhandari, Allama M.A. Matin and Pir-e-Tariqat Allama Syed Bahadur Shah Mojaddidi answered various questions from journalists.
Present at the press conference moderated by Mohammad Aslam Hossain were Principal Allama SM Farid Uddin, Allama Abu Sufian Abedi Alkaderi, Advocate Abu Naser Talukder, M Solaiman Farid, Principal M Ibrahim Akhtari, Allama Khwaja Arifur Rahman Taheri, Allama Mosharraf Hossain Helali, Maulana Ashequr Rahman Hashemi, Maulana Baki Billah Azhari, Maulana Ruhul Amin Bhuiyan Chandpuri, SM Hamed Hossain, H AM Mujibul Haque Shakur, Dhali Kamruzzaman Harun, Mohammad Abdur Rahim, Principal Ali Mohammad Chowdhury, Mohammad Sohel Samad Bachchu, AM Moinuddin Chowdhury Halim, Maulana Wahed Murad, Masum Billah Miyaji, Ed, Islam Uddin Dulal, Tariqul Hasan. Lincoln, Ed. Iqbal Hasan, Mohammad Ibrahim Mia, Abdul Hakim, SM Tarek Hossain, Kazi Jasim Uddin Ashrafi, etc.
