Stating that the current unrest in Bangladesh is a direct result of Shaikh Hasina government’s dictatorial approach, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind president Syed Sadtullah Husaini has urged the Bangladeshi officials to immediately restore peace and stability in the neigbouring country.
India Tomorrow
NEW DELHI: Expressing serious concern over the present situation in Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) president Syed Sadatullah Husaini has appealed to the officials now responsible for handling the current situation in the neighbouring country to take immediate and decisive steps for restoring peace and stability in the country.
Pointing out that the developments in Bangladesh might have far-reaching consequences for the region, the Jamaat chief, in a media statement, said: “The current unrest in Bangladesh is a direct result of the Shaikh Hasina government’s dictatorial and draconian approach to governance.”
Mr. Husaini said that Jamaat-e-Islami Hind stood in solidarity with the people of Bangladesh during these challenging times, and hoped for a swift resolution to the crisis.
He recalled that the elections in Bangladesh in January 2024 were marred by widespread allegations of unfair practices, leading to the entire opposition boycotting the electoral process. “This undermined the very foundation of democracy and eroded public trust in the political system,” the JIH leader commented.
Mr. Husaini said that the previous government’s efforts “to silence dissenting voices through vendetta politics were deeply troubling, with prominent opposition leaders being unjustly imprisoned which stifled the democratic discourse and increased political tensions” also added to the development of the current situation.
The JIH leader pointed out that the response of the Shaikh Hasina regime towards protesting students was “excessively violent and repressive, akin to the measures used in warfare.”
Mr. Husaini called upon the officials at the helm of affairs in Bangladesh to take immediate and decisive action to restore peace and stability in the country and form an interim Government that has the trust of all sections of the population.
He said that justice must be delivered to all those who have suffered during the current agitation and the people responsible for this be punished.
“The interim government must initiate the democratic process without delay to ensure that free and fair elections are conducted, establishing a truly representative and democratically elected government that reflects the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people,” advised the JIH leader.
Condemning the violent attacks on minority communities by miscreants exploiting the unrest, Mr. Husaini demanded that Bangladeshi officials take immediate steps to ensure the safety and security of minorities and other vulnerable groups.
“It’s a matter of solace to note that a large number of civilians and civil society members are coming forward to ensure protection of religious places and properties belonging to minority communities,” Mr Husaini highlighted.
