Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday alleged that six top leaders of his party were victims of judicial killings through fabricated cases under Sheikh Hasina’s autocratic rule.


The Jamaat ameer made the comment while speaking at a press conference at the meeting room of the Diploma Engineers' Institute in the city, following the acquittal of Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam.


“During Sheikh Hasina’s authoritarian regime, our six top leaders were executed through false cases in what can only be described as manipulated judicial killings. Many other leaders and activists were also brutally murdered. During the July uprising of 2024, numerous people were mercilessly martyred,” he said.

Shafiqur claimed that the trials were marred by gross irregularities and forgery. “There were calls from various quarters for ensuring fair justice, but those were ignored as the true intention was to eliminate our leadership. The judiciary was used to orchestrate their deaths.”

He further alleged that the party’s leaders were subjected to torture in "safe homes" and were harassed through false charges.

“Attempts were made to coerce false confessions from many of our leaders. But they remained steadfast in faith and refused to bow to falsehood,” the Shafiqur said.

Referring to the case of witness Sukharanjan Bali, he said Bali was allegedly abducted from the court premises after appearing to testify in favour of Azharul Islam.

“International legal standards were not followed in these trials. The entire process was a mockery of justice,” he said.

“If we get the opportunity to serve the nation, we will eliminate the politics of vengeance and build a just and equitable society. Had our senior leaders been alive today, they could have played a vital role during this critical juncture of the nation,” he added.