Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has condemned the interim government after police allegedly attacked participants of the July Movement, describing the incident as “shameful” and “deeply painful”. Speaking at a workers’ rally at Mirpur Dhaka on Friday, Shafiqur said: “We have repeatedly demanded constitutional recognition and dignity for the July fighters. If they were beaten by police of the interim government, it is truly shameful.”He urged the government to act “responsibly and fairly”, warning against treating the July warriors like ordinary protesters. The rally, organised by the Bangladesh Workers’ Welfare Federation at the Pabarta Eidgah ground in Dhaka-15 constituency, comes as Shafiqur prepares to contest the parliamentary elections from the area. The Jamaat leader accused the authorities of failing to restore stability after last year’s uprising that toppled the Hasina administration.

Source: bd News24 October 17, 2025 19:03 UTC