Barishal Bureau

First the genocide should be tried in July-August, then the question of participating in the Awami League elections, making this comment, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, Awami League is not a political party, they are a murder syndicate.

He said these in his speech as the chief guest at the Barisal Metropolitan and District Jamaat workers' conference at Hemayet Uddin Eidgah Maidan in Barisal on Tuesday afternoon.

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman also said, we want those involved in the genocide to be tried, their party to be tried. Addressing Sheikh Hasina, he said, you claim to be patriots; so if you are patriots, don't come. Face the trial. You have hanged our leaders in false cases. You have openly committed genocide. Stating that Jamaat-e-Islami was the most persecuted party by the Awami League, he said that they were banned four days after Jamaat-e-Islami was banned.

The party chief said that since independence, the country has been divided by creating divisions. Many people have given their lives in the field of war. But the incident of Abu Sayeed giving his life to get a chest is rare. Abu Sayeed is a great hero of freedom. We have to continue the fight for which the martyrs gave their lives in July-August. Thousands of people are living with disabilities; they are now living martyrs.

He said, Bhola gas should be supplied to the entire country; but first of all, it should come to Barisal. Another bridge should be built from Barisal to Bhola. We want to see the entire Barisal division including Bhola developed. If Allah gives us a chance, we will try to fulfill all the demands of the people of Barisal. And if I am in the opposition seat, I will raise your demands.

The president of the workers' conference, Barisal Metropolitan Jamaat Ameer Principal Zahir Uddin Muhammad Babar, said that a conspiracy was hatched to prevent the conference from being held at the Eidgaon ground. He thanked those who helped make the event a success despite all obstacles. He demanded that all the projects that had been canceled in the past be launched.

Assistant Secretary General Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan said that the previous fascist government had hanged Jamaat leaders including former Ameer Maulana Matiur Rahman Nizami with the aim of eradicating Islam. Even then, the Jamaat leaders did not escape.

He said that the fascists are still plotting. No more fascism will be allowed to rise in this country. Action must be taken against the supporters of fascism in the administration and government offices. The voter list must be prepared correctly.

Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim, not division, but unity must be maintained. We must create a grave for fascism by creating public opinion. The next election must be held in a fair manner. All parties in the country, except those who have fled, have agreed on this issue.

Jamaat Assistant Secretary Advocate Muazzam Hossain Helal said that the fascists have fled. We must move forward under the leadership of Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to build a new Bangladesh. He called for staying by our side with our lives and property to build that Bangladesh.

Dhaka Metropolitan Nayeb Ameer Manjurul Islam Bhuiyan called for forgetting all differences and starting the politics of unity.

Dhaka Metropolitan South Secretary Dr. Shafiqul Islam Masud said that a new Islamic movement will start from Barisal and spread to 56,000 square miles of the country. This new Bangladesh is the Bangladesh of the Islamic movement.

He said that those who practice the politics of sacrifice do not have to leave the country. And those who practice the politics of enjoyment are forced to leave the country.

In his welcome speech, Jamaat-e-Islami's Central Majlis-e-Shura member and Barisal District Ameer Professor Mohammad Abdul Jabbar said, the fled government thought that the Islamic movement could be suppressed by killing, imprisoning, murdering, hanging and setting up mirror houses. Despite doing so much, it was not possible. They forgot that this land belongs to Allah. Those who have oppressed and tortured for 17 years have fled. The people of this country want assurances so that no more fascist forces come to power in the country.

Zakir Hossain, father of Faisal Ahmed Shanta, who was martyred in the anti-discrimination movement, said, "The desire for which our children were martyred must be fulfilled." He called for completing their unfinished tasks.

Asim Kumar Halder spoke on behalf of the people of traditional religion. He said, "The Hindu community of this country does not want much, they only want peace. There has been no attack on Hindus in my area after August 5. Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has been looking for us. I have not found anyone else." We want peace, we will not sell our heads to anyone.

Jamaat Ulama Division Secretary Maulana Khalilur Rahman Madani, Jamaat-e-Islami Dhaka District Ameer Maulana Delwar, Barguna District Ameer Maulana Mohibbullah Harun, Patuakhali District Ameer Advocate Nazmul Ahsan, Bhola District Ameer Master Zakir Hossain, Jhalakathi District Ameer Advocate Habibur Rahman, Pirojpur District Ameer Principal Tofazzal Hossain Farid, Barisal Metropolitan Chhatra Shibir former president Kamrul Ahsan Hasan, Barisal Regional Director of the Workers Welfare Federation Kabir Ahmed, Shibir's Barisal Metropolitan President Riazul Islam, District President Akbar Hossain, and business leader Sagir Bin Sayeed also spoke.