Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday pledged “zero tolerance” against corruption, saying the party’s past record in state administration demonstrated its commitment to clean governance.
“We will show zero tolerance against corruption. We have proved it before,” he said, adding that former Ameer-e-Jamaat and secretary general had led three ministries without corruption, translating integrity and expertise into efficient and effective governance.

He made these remarks while delivering the inaugural address at Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Policy Summit 2026 at the Ballroom of Hotel InterContinental in the capital on Tuesday.

Jamaat Ameer said Bangladesh’s challenge had shifted from survival to stability, warning that while the economy had grown, the quality of work and livelihoods had deteriorated.

“Unemployment and inflation are ruining day-to-day lives. Most jobs are informal, insecure and poorly paid. Young graduates struggle to turn education into opportunity, and women continue to face barriers,” he said.
Despite hard work, he noted, millions remain one economic shock away from hardship, arguing that growth alone is no longer sufficient.
“Economic success must be measured by whether people can plan their lives with confidence, support their families with dignity, and participate meaningfully in society,” he said.
Highlighting strengths, he said Bangladesh’s greatest asset is its people—especially a young, disciplined and industrious workforce—and praised migrant workers for supporting families, stabilising the economy and linking the country to the global labour market.

“Their contribution goes beyond money. They bring skills, experience and global exposure,” he said.
He also pointed to the global Bangladeshi professional community—academics, doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs—who are willing to help build institutions, mentor youth and support reforms.
On women’s participation, Rahman said expanding women’s role in the economy is both a matter of justice and an economic necessity, adding, “No nation can prosper sustainably while excluding half of its population from full participation.”

Among others present were Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameers Syed Abdullah Muhammad Taher and Maulana A N M Shamsul Islam, Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar, Assistant Secretaries General Maulana A T M Ma’sum, Maulana Rafiqul Islam Khan, Dr Hamidur Rahman Azad, Maulana Abdul Halim, Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubayer, and central executive council members Saiful Alam Khan Milon and Mobarak Hossain.