Violence against women can’t be masked with family cards: Jamaat Amir

Jamaat-e-Islami Amir Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Monday said women do not want violence on one side and family cards on the other, stressing that dignity and security matter more than material benefits.

He made the remarks while addressing an election rally at the Bandar School and College ground in Chattogram city in the evening.

Referring to rival BNP, the Jamaat chief said, “A family card in one hand and violence on my mother in the other – such a family card has no value compared to my mother’s dignity.”

He warned that violence and intimidation would not change the course of politics, adding, “If hands are raised against our mothers and sisters, it will only ignite resistance. Fear cannot determine the future.”

Shafiqur said the core demand of young people who took part in recent political movements was justice. “Those who denied justice have already been rejected by the people,” he said.

Outlining Jamaat-e-Islami’s political vision, he said the party aims to build a just and fair state guided by Islamic principles. “The youth did not ask for alms or unemployment allowances; they asked for work and the opportunity to build the country,” he said.

He added that if Jamaat comes to power, young people would be trained and developed as skilled manpower rather than being “disrespected” through allowances. He also spoke of preparing the youth for future leadership roles.

On women’s security, the Jamaat Amir said safety would be ensured at home, in public spaces and at workplaces. “We will use all our strength to protect the dignity of mothers and sisters,” he said.

Clarifying his political stance, Shafiqur said he was not seeking Jamaat’s victory alone. “I want the victory of the country’s 180 million people. Jamaat’s success will come only with the people’s liberation,” he added.

He also spoke about the Chittagong Port, alleging that a vested group had benefited from it for years. “In the future, the port will be run in the interest of the people,” he said.