Jamaat says ameer’s X account among several hacked in cyberattack
A recent cyberattack targeted the official X handle of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman, along with the social media accounts of several other senior leaders, the party's central campaign team said today (1 February).
In a statement, the team said, "Using a highly sophisticated and coordinated method, the attackers were able to temporarily take control of one social media account.
"However, through swift action and the use of existing security protocols, our cyber team successfully regained control. As a result, no other accounts were compromised, and the security of all remaining platforms has been effectively ensured," the statement reads.
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During this brief incident, the party said an unauthorised post was published in which "a statement was falsely attributed to the Ameer-e-Jamaat".
A post from Shafiqur Rahman's X handle has been circulating on social media showing remarks on women which sparked outrage.
It reads, "On the question of women, Jamaat's position is neither confused nor apologetic-it is principled. We do not think, women should come in the leadership. In Jamaat, it is impossible. Allah did not permit this."
The now-deleted post further reads, "We believe that when women are pushed out of the home in the name of modernity, they are exposed to exploitation, moral decay, and insecurity. It's nothing but another form of prostitution. Social media vulgarity, workplace harassment, and commodification of women are not signs of progress-they are symptoms of moral collapse.
"We refuse to compromise with immorality, no matter how fashionable it becomes," it says.
Regarding the post, the Jamaat's statement further says, "We categorically state that the content in question does not reflect the Ameer-e-Jamaat's views, position, or statements, and is entirely false and misleading."
"We urge the general public, journalists, and social media users to remain highly vigilant against fake news, fabricated quotations, and misinformation," said the statement, issued by Ahsanul Mahboob Zubair, the party's assistant secretary general.
He noted that dissemination of disinformation, identity impersonation, and the creation and circulation of distorted content "are legally punishable and morally reprehensible, and they undermine a democratic environment".
"We request everyone to verify information only through official and reliable sources, refrain from sharing unverified content, and report any suspicious or misleading digital materials," the statement further reads.
The campaign team said it remains committed to transparency, digital security, and safeguarding the integrity of public communication.
"Further updates will be provided if necessary."
