Specifying that Jamaat will work above party and religion for national interest, Bangladesh Jamaat Islami Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, we want to build a corruption-free Bangladesh. We want to establish justice where people will get their rights whether they want them or not.

He said these things as the chief guest at the district Jamaat workers’ conference at the Satkhira Government High School grounds on Saturday (November 30) afternoon.

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman said, people should become human beings by getting education. They should not become robbers with education. We want to build such an education system.

The Jamaat Amir said, mothers and sisters will be protected at home and at work. No one will be able to look down on them. There is propaganda against us that if we come to power, women will not be allowed to leave their homes. But I promise that this will not happen.

He also said, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) involved women in the most risky work. He involved women in the field of war. So who are we to detain them? They will dedicate themselves to the country according to their ability. We will not force them to wear clothes. They will be able to wear clothes as they wish.

We want a country where mosques, temples, monasteries and churches do not need to be guarded, he said, adding that our country is a wonderful garden of communal harmony. Sometimes, owls enter this garden. We have to be careful about them.

Referring to a cleaning worker who is also a VIP, he said, "We will not be able to leave our house if they do not clean for three days. So we have to give them dignity too. We want to build that Bangladesh of harmony. We want to work above party and religion in the national interest. We want to make this country the best country in the world. But a black vulture is circling in the sky. This vulture is occasionally swatting. So we have to be careful. No matter how we are provoked, we will not fall into the trap."

He said, "The people of Satkhira have sacrificed more lives than all the people in the entire country who have sacrificed their lives for the Quran, religion and the oppressed. That is why Satkhira's position is at a unique height for Jamaat." The Jamaat Amir said, "Our country has endless resources. But they are not being used. Those who are in charge of the savior, they are filling their pockets. The previous government oppressed the people of Satkhira. They murdered. They committed enforced disappearance. They did not give the rights of the people. They killed 57 army officers. They killed countless leaders and activists, including two Jamaat Amirs. From July 1 to August 5, the entire country was flooded with murder. Even after hundreds of oppressions, we did not escape. Those who love the country cannot escape. We want to build this country. We will not leave even an inch of this country's soil." Earlier, Jamaat workers and supporters from different upazilas of the district started coming to the conference venue since morning. By noon, the government high school grounds were filled to the brim. The conference was chaired by District Jamaat Amir Shahidul Islam Mukul and special guests included Central Working Committee member Principal Muhammad Izzatullah, Central Organizing Secretary Muhaddis Abdul Khalek, Central Working Committee member Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Central Majlish-e-Shura member Muhaddis Rabiul Basar, District Working Committee member and former MP Gazi Nazrul Islam and District Secretary Gazi Azizur Rahman.

Kishoreganj: 29 bags of taka have been found in 11 donation boxes of the historic Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. After seven hours of counting, Tk. 7.2 crore have been received so far.

The money was found after counting till 4 pm on Saturday (November 30). It is believed that the counting may continue till night.

Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Rupali Bank, Kishoreganj branch Rafiqul Islam confirmed the matter.

The donation boxes were opened in the presence of Pagla Mosque Committee President, Kishoreganj District Magistrate and Deputy Commissioner Fouzia Khan, Superintendent of Police Mohammad Hasan Chowdhury, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Rubel Mahmud, senior army officers, responsible administration officials and police. A record 29 bags of taka were found in 11 donation boxes and a tank of Pagla Mosque. Later, the work of counting the money began on the second floor of the mosque complex.

Earlier, on August 17, 10 donation boxes of Pagla Mosque were opened. Then, Tk. 7 crore 22 lakh 13 thousand 46 was received in 3 months and 26 days. In addition, a large amount of foreign currency and gold ornaments were found in the donation boxes.

Earlier, on April 20 of the same year, 9 donation boxes of Pagla Mosque were opened. Then, a record Tk. 7 crore 78 lakh 67 thousand 537 was received which broke all past records and created a new record. In addition, a large amount of foreign currency and gold ornaments were found in the donation boxes.

The donation box of the historic Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj was opened four times in 2023. A total of Tk. 21 crore 87 lakh 85 thousand 181 was received four times. In addition to money, a large amount of diamonds, foreign currency and gold ornaments were also found.

Dhaka: In order to establish the rule of law, the judiciary must be separated from the executive branch, said Chief Justice Dr. Syed Refat Ahmed.

He said this at a workshop for young lawyers who joined the association in 2024 at the Supreme Court Bar Association building on Saturday (November 30).

Dr. Syed Refat Ahmed said that the Supreme Judicial Council has been formed to remove judges, which was previously with the parliament. A formal proposal has been made to the government to separate the judiciary.

Urging on young lawyers to work with integrity, the Chief Justice said that institutional self-governance is an integral part of the independence of the judiciary. Young lawyers must strive to uphold the dignity of the judiciary. Lawyers must work more responsibly in the recent incidents that have occurred in the court arena. Overall, the judiciary will move forward in coordination with the bar and the bench.

At this time, a minute of silence was observed in the incident of the murder of lawyer Alif in Chattogram. Later, a special prayer was held for those killed and injured in the movement around August 5.

It is worth noting that Chattogram lawyer Alif was also scheduled to attend the Saturday workshop.

At that time, Senior Justice Zubayer Rahman Chowdhury of the Appellate Division, Justice Farah Mahbub of the High Court Division. Attorney General Md. Asaduzzaman, President of the Supreme Court Bar Mahbub Uddin Khokon, and President of the Nationalist Lawyers Forum Advocate Zainul Abedin were present.

About 1,500 new lawyers from all over the country who had become new members of the bar were present at the event.

Dhaka: Expressing that he wants to maintain good relations with all countries of the world, Foreign Affairs Adviser Md. Towhid Hossain said, we are not a threat to anyone; we do not want anyone to be a threat to us.

He made these comments at a discussion titled 'Bangladesh-India Relations' at North South University on Saturday (November 30) afternoon.

The Foreign Affairs Adviser said, the role of the Indian media regarding Bangladesh is not helpful in establishing normal relations between the two countries. Our media should also play a role in this regard.

Stating that there are various obstacles at present, Towhid Hossain said, the previous government had created some concerns. If India had given priority to our concerns regarding this, this crisis would not have arisen.

The Foreign Affairs Adviser said, we are optimistic about having good relations with India. The relations should be taken forward by preserving the interests of the two countries. We want the water issue to be resolved. If there is a border killing or someone commits a crime, justice will be served. But killing is not desirable.

He said, "We have fallen far behind due to the lack of national consensus. We have to come out of the culture of opposing only for political reasons. We have to see what can protect our interests. We have to see our capabilities. We have to empower our people. We have to increase our capabilities." He also said, "Our people abroad have to get involved in local politics. In that case, our influence will increase, as India has."