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dictatorship, capturing the administration, executive branch, and judiciary. Thousands of cases were filed to create a reign of oppression.”

He emphasised that a shadow cabinet under the leader of the opposition should be institutionalised.

The Jamaat said that the system to register political parties, introduced in 2008, is conflicting with the constitution and must be repealed to ensure participatory elections.

The party also stressed the need for the separation of the judiciary from the executive.

“To ensure justice, the judiciary must be reformed,” Taher said, adding that civil cases should be disposed of within five years and criminal cases within three years.

The Jamaat demanded the permanent reinstatement of the caretaker government system for national elections, accusing the Awami League of dismantling the electoral process.

“The party destroyed the electoral system by abolishing the caretaker government system,” the Jamaat said.

The party called for reforms in police laws, proposing the creation of an independent commission for transfers and promotions to eliminate political interference.

Taher advocated for incorporating religious and moral lessons into police training and reducing the use of lethal weapons.

On government employment, the Jamaat recommended that job applications should be free of charge.

It also wants the maximum age limit for entry into government jobs to be raised to 35 years for the next two years and then set permanently at 33 years, with the retirement age at 62.

The party demanded the cancellation of appointments obtained through leaked examination papers or corruption.

Another key recommendation was to strengthen the Anti-Corruption Commission and allow it to operate independently.

The Jamaat proposed a two-term limit for anyone holding the office of the prime minister.

It also wants a balance of power between the prime minister and the president.

The party suggested reforms in the cultural and educational sectors, recommending the inclusion of lessons about Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at all levels.

The Jamaat suggested the nationalisation of at least one Kamil madrasa in each district.

It also recommended that sculptures must focus on nature and the country’s heritage rather than on animal figures.

The party proposed that all controversial books must be banned, and their publication stopped.