Islamic Parties Must Unite to Resist Arson and Anarchy by Fascist Forces: Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan
Maulana Gazi Muhammad Abdur Rahim Ruhi, assistant secretary-general of Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan, has called on Islamic parties to unite against alleged acts of arson, sabotage and public disorder by supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
He said, “Recently, allegations have emerged that Sheikh Hasina and her followers have been involved in arson, sabotage and activities threatening public safety in Dhaka and different parts of the country. Acts such as setting fire to educational institutions, buses and trains, as well as destroying public property, cannot be tolerated under any circumstances. Islamic parties must build a united resistance to stop arson and anarchy by fascist forces.”
He alleged that Sheikh Hasina was staying abroad while conspiring to create instability in Bangladesh through her followers. He further said that the failure to bring leaders and activists of banned organisations to justice after the 2024 mass uprising had emboldened them to resume such activities. Allegations of collusion, tender manipulation and business dealings involving their members in various sectors had also raised public concerns.
He blamed government negligence, failures by law enforcement agencies to perform their duties and the indifference of intelligence agencies for creating opportunities for arson and sabotage. Maulana Gazi Muhammad Abdur Rahim Ruhi made the remarks as the chief guest at a rally organised by the Netrokona Sadar unit of Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan on Wednesday. The programme was held in front of the Muktijoddha Building in Moktarpur, Netrokona town, to protest alleged arson by supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and what the organisers described as conspiracies against the country and Islam.
The rally was chaired by Mohammad Mozammel Hossain, convener of the Bangladesh Khelafat Andolan’s Netrokona Sadar unit. Speakers included Maulana Mostafa Jihadi, Mufti Tarikul Islam, Maulana Shariful Islam, Hafez Bin Yamin, Qari Arif Billah, Maulana Abu Bakar, Hafez Abu Hanif, Maulana Motalib and Mahmudul Hasan.
After the rally, participants brought out a protest procession that passed through several important roads in the town before ending at July Square near Moktarpur Bridge. In his speech, Maulana Gazi Muhammad Abdur Rahim Ruhi also called on Islamic parties to remain united to protect the country’s independence and sovereignty from what he described as Indian hegemonic conspiracies and to resist fascist activities.
“There is no alternative to unity among Islamic forces in protecting national interests and public safety and countering conspiracies against the country. Insha’Allah, no conspiracy will succeed in the face of united mass resistance,” he said.
