Shariatpur, Feb 24 (V7N) – Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman has demanded the release of Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam, who is on death row for crimes against humanity. Speaking at a road meeting in Bhedarganj, Shariatpur, on Monday morning, he declared that if Azharul Islam is not freed, he himself should be arrested and sent to jail.

"One Oppressed Person Will Be Liberated"

Dr. Shafiqur Rahman stated, “The full liberation of Bangladesh may not come with the release of Azharul Islam, but one oppressed person will be free.”

He further asserted that Jamaat has endured oppression for 15 and a half years under what he called a "fascist government." Despite political struggles, he claimed that students have emerged as the leading force in the movement for change.

Call to Youth for a "Revolution"

Addressing young supporters, he urged, “If you want to take responsibility for building a society, you have to come forward. When youth rise for revolution, success comes by the will of Allah.”

Jamaat Leaders in Attendance

The event, presided over by district Nayeb Ameer KM Maqbul Hossain, was attended by:

  • AHM Hamidur Rahman Azad, Jamaat Central Committee Assistant Secretary General
  • Principal Muha. Abdur Rab Hashemi, District Ameer
  • Muhammad Azharul Islam, Treasurer, Bangladesh Workers Welfare Federation

The statement comes just a day before the Appellate Division is set to hear the review petition against Azharul Islam’s death sentence.

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