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“We had made compromises to run the country according to Islamic principles. But when those we compromised with announced they would continue to govern under the existing laws, we were forced to withdraw from that compromise. However, the united policy we adopted in favour of Islam remains intact,” he said.

Expressing regret, the ameer questioned why Abu Sayed and Mugdho had to lose their lives in the uprising, and why so many young people were sacrificed, if the country was to continue under the old laws.

“Therefore, those who love the country and want to make the blood of July meaningful should vote for the Hand Fan symbol in the upcoming election,” he said, urging voters to support Islami Andolon Bangladesh’s Kurigram-2 candidate, Principal Nur Bakhtur.

Among others, presidium member Professor Mahbubur Rahman also spoke at the rally.