Jamaat-e-Islami condemns imminent ban, says it's illegal

Jamaat-e-Islami, issued a statement today (30 July) condemning and protesting the decision to ban Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami made during the 14-party alliance meeting yesterday (29 July).

"We strongly condemn and protest the illegal, unauthorized, and unconstitutional decision taken by the 14-party alliance on 29 July to ban Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami. The 14-party alliance led by the Awami League is a political platform. One political party or alliance cannot make decisions about another political party," said Shafiqur Rahman, the Ameer of Jamaat Dr Shafiqur Rahman. 

"The laws and constitution of Bangladesh do not grant such authority. If a trend of banning one party by another party or alliance begins, it will lead to chaos and the collapse of state order," he added. 

Law Minister Anisul Huq today said Jamaat-e-Islami and Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir will be banned by executive order within tomorrow (31 July).

The law regarding the matter is being examined today, the minister said while talking to reporters at the Secretariat.

"We will discuss the process with the home minister and a decision will be announced tomorrow in this regard."