Leaders of Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Friday demanded comprehensive reforms before the next national election.
The call was made during the central convention of its student wing, Islami Chhatra Andolan Bangladesh, held at Suhrawardy Udyan in Dhaka.
IAB amir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim emphasised the need to learn from past experiences, stating that necessary reforms had to be completed before holding elections.
He warned that discussions about elections without reforms could lead to falling into conspiratorial traps.
Highlighting the shortcomings of previous elections, Rezaul said that past elections had only strengthened fascism.
鈥榃e aim to establish a national government through elections based on a proportional representation system,鈥� he added.
Senior presidium member Syed Mosaddek Billah Al Madani criticised the past regime, claiming that the ousted Awami League economically crippled the country.
鈥楤anks have gone bankrupt, and massive looting has occurred under the fascist regime. Corrupt individuals, bribe-takers, and collaborators of Sheikh Hasina must be brought to justice,鈥� he added.
Presidium member Ashraf Ali Akon stressed the need for constitutional reforms to transform Bangladesh into a welfare state.
鈥楢 fascist government may fall, but the eradication of fascism requires systemic changes,鈥� he remarked.
Senior joint secretary general Gazi Ataur Rahman expressed hope for uniting all Islamic forces to participate in the upcoming election, ensuring their collective voice is heard.
The IAB amir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim also announced the new leadership committee for Islami Chhatra Andolan Bangladesh.
Yusuf Ahmed Mansur was appointed president, Muhammad Muntasir Ahmed as vice-president, and Sheikh Muhammad Mahbubur Rahman as secretary general of the party鈥檚 student front.
