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Porwar rejects government blame for unrest, urges talks on reforms
Jamaat’s Mia Golam Porwar rejected the government’s claim that opposition activity is driving unrest. Responding to the prime minister, he pointed to wages and living costs, urged negotiations over workers’ demands and called for parliamentary talks on constitutional reform. A further opposition long march is planned for 31 October.
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From 22 October 2026 — Daily Brief
22 OCT 2026 · 11/25
Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar has rejected the government’s accusation that opposition activity is behind instability, saying unresolved economic grievances and the ruling party’s own decisions are driving discontent.
Speaking at a Bangladesh Labour Party anniversary event in Dhaka on 21 October, he responded to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s remarks in Rajshahi the previous day. The prime minister had alleged a conspiracy involving the ousted regime and the opposition, citing intelligence information.
Porwar said workers protesting over pay and living costs needed negotiated solutions with employers. He accused the government of using criticism of the opposition to deflect scrutiny of its own conduct.
He also argued that government policy was creating an opening for the Awami League’s return. Jamaat, he said, had pursued demonstrations and long marches without resorting to strikes, blockades or arson.
Porwar urged parliamentary discussion on constitutional reforms and implementation of the referendum mandate associated with the July Charter. He called for participation in another long march on 31 October, covering Dhaka, Khulna, Jashore, Jhenaidah and Kushtia.