Dhaka, Mar 05 (V7N) — Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has called on the government to interrogate former interim government adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan, alleging that evidence of “engineering” was found in the 13th National Parliamentary Election.

The demand was made by Jamaat’s Naib-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher at a press conference held at the party’s central office in Moghbazar, Dhaka, on Thursday (March 5) afternoon.

Taher claimed that another former interim government adviser, Khalilur Rahman, was the “main mastermind” behind what he described as a “London conspiracy.” According to the Jamaat leader, Rahman later became foreign minister as a reward for his role. He demanded Rahman’s removal from office and called for the interrogation of all individuals allegedly involved in what he termed “election engineering.”

Describing those involved as “Mir Jafars,” Taher said such actions had undermined the nation’s aspiration for a fair election. He added that it must be made clear whether the entire government or only certain individuals were involved in the alleged manipulation of the election process.

The Jamaat leader also expressed concern over the country’s law and order situation after the polls, claiming that incidents of violence, torture and rape were occurring in different areas. He urged the government to take immediate steps to restore security and public confidence.

Meanwhile, the issue gained further attention after a recent media interview with Syeda Rizwana Hasan, where a journalist raised concerns about the rise of extremism during the tenure of the interim government. In response, she said that efforts were made to engage with political elements that oppose feminism, women’s empowerment and equal participation, while ensuring such forces did not become mainstream in national politics.

However, Hasan did not mention any specific political party in her remarks. Her comments have since sparked debate and discussion on social media platforms.

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