Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Shafiqur Rahman, criticised political elite for prioritising personal gain over national welfare, claiming they have "changed their own fortunes at the expense of the nation."

He made the remarks during a roadside rally at the Malibagh intersection in Narail, on his way from Khulna to Faridpur.

Addressing the crowd, Shafiqur Rahman said, "Those who promised to change the destiny of the nation have only altered their own. The very people who were meant to serve the nation have become its masters."

He outlined his vision for a new Bangladesh, where people of all faiths, genders, and backgrounds could live with dignity. "We will see everyone as the best of creations, regardless of wealth or poverty," he added.

On women's safety, he said, "We want a Bangladesh where women can work safely, free from harassment."