Opposition party leader and Jamaat-e-Islami amir, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, has warned that instability in Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited and attempts to politicise the banking sector could pose serious risks to the national economy.
He made the remarks while addressing a seminar on “Government Against the Verdict of the People: Country Facing Crisis”, organised by an 11-party alliance held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers Bangladesh auditorium.
Speaking at the event, he said Islami Bank plays a significant role in the country’s remittance inflows and cautioned that any disruption in its operations could create wider economic instability.
“Banks belong to the people. Any attempt to turn them into partisan tools will not be tolerated,” he said, urging citizens to remain alert and speak out against irregularities in the financial sector.
Framing the issue as part of a broader governance concern, Shafiqur Rahman said the opposition seeks not only political change but also reforms in institutional practices across key sectors, including banking, education, the economy, and the judiciary.
He called for stronger public awareness and collective resistance against what he described as mismanagement in state institutions.
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