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and other historically underrepresented sections of society,” the manifesto said.

It also promised a safe working environment for women while upholding their dignity. During maternity, working hours would be reduced to five per day with the mother’s consent.

On governance reform, Jamaat said it would implement necessary changes to the system of governance and administration to shape a new Bangladesh.

“We are committed to establishing a discrimination-free state and ensuring equal rights for all citizens. Laws and policies containing discriminatory provisions will be promptly reformed or repealed,” the manifesto said.

Governance, it added, would be entrusted to honest, competent and qualified individuals, with transparency, accountability and the rule of law ensured at all levels.

“The youth will be prioritised in state leadership. Qualified and promising young men and women will be appointed to key cabinet positions,” the manifesto said.

State authority would be regarded as an amanah (sacred trust) delegated by the people through the electoral process.

Dhaka would be transformed into a smart capital and Chattogram would be developed as a modern, well-planned metropolitan city, while the main towns in the rest of the 64 districts, and around 500 upazilas and small towns would be developed as planned cities.

Alongside existing accountability mechanisms for the prime minister and cabinet, Jamaat said it would establish an independent Accountability Council, where office-holders would submit monthly progress reports and explain their decisions.

On political reform, Jamaat said it aimed to foster a tolerant and consensus-based political culture by promoting service-oriented politics and creating a constructive political environment.

It pledged legal reforms, including amendments to the Representation of the People Order (RPO), to restore democratic practices within political parties.

The ongoing judicial processes against “fascist parties and leaders” would be completed in line with due process.

Jamaat also promised to introduce state funding for political parties contesting parliamentary elections, with annual allocations from the national treasury proportional to seats and votes secured.

“Strict enforcement of the law, along with collective social initiatives, will eliminate extortion and coercion carried out in the name of politics,” the party said, adding that incidents of political vengeance would be addressed through engagement with other parties.

To strengthen parliament, Jamaat said executive power would no longer be concentrated solely in the prime minister’s office and authority would be restored to parliament as the supreme representative institution. MPs’ primary responsibility would be law-making, policy formulation and strategic oversight.

Open parliamentary debates would be held on major treaties, agreements and official state visits.

On electoral reform, Jamaat said it would undertake legal and regulatory changes to strengthen and make the caretaker government system fully effective. Measures would also be taken to reduce election costs, with enforceable expenditure limits.

The party pledged to establish an accountable public administration, introducing an online grievance redress system in all government offices, allowing citizens to track complaint resolution.

To deliver services at citizens’ doorsteps, Jamaat said it would use digital and artificial intelligence-based technologies, introduce a one-stop service system, and develop a centralised e-governance portal similar to “MyGov”.

It reiterated a zero-tolerance stance on corruption, saying CCTV cameras would be installed in government offices, documents and services digitised, and recruitment, promotion and posting strictly based on merit. No application fees would be charged for public sector jobs.

All development activities would be implemented under local government institutions, with ministries limited to oversight and coordination. City corporations and municipalities would manage most civic services.

Jamaat also said it would establish a professional, modern and citizen-friendly police force through transparent recruitment, continuous training and advanced technologies.

Urban security would be enhanced through smart CCTV systems, facial recognition, traffic management, robotic surveillance and rapid response units.

On media freedom, Jamaat said it would formulate a National Media Policy to ensure independent, responsible media, in line with the Constitution and internationally recognised human rights standards.

The Jamaat ameer described the manifesto as “a roadmap for Bangladesh over the next five years,” built on five “yeses” — honesty, unity, justice, efficiency and employment — and five “nos” — corruption, fascism, hegemony, unemployment and extortion.

About the foreign policy based on mutual respect, justice, and equal dignity, Jamaat said, they will work for enhancing the global standing of Bangladesh and the Bangladeshi passport.

“Peaceful, friendly, and cooperative relations will be built with neighboring and nearby countries -- including India, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Maldives, and Thailand -- based on mutual respect and fairness.”

It said the expatriates’ welfare ministry will be re-designated as the Ministry of Manpower Industry, and comprehensive regulations will be formulated to govern investment and management in this sector.

By 2030, Bangladesh will pursue the “Three Zeros Vision”—zero environmental degradation, zero waste, and zero flood risk—to advance the goal of a green and resilient Bangladesh, the party pledged.

If elected, Jamaat said it will form a permanent Education Commission under the leadership of nationally respected teachers, eminent educationists, researchers, and education administrators to lead comprehensive education reform.

Jamaat said a National Women’s Protection Taskforce will be formed to ensure swift action against violence.