European Union election observers met Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Dr Shafiqur Rahman at his Bashundhara office Sunday. Electoral expert Mette Bakken, legal specialist Manuel Wali and deputy delegation head Baiba Zarina led the EU team. Secretary General Prof Mia Golam Porwar joined other senior Jamaat officials during discussions about February's national elections. The delegation plans observer deployment across all 64 districts with comprehensive reporting afterward.
Rahman requested EU technical assistance beyond simple monitoring to guarantee credible polling. Jamaat outlined platform priorities including educational reforms emphasizing ethics and technical training, anti-corruption measures and social justice initiatives. The party leader noted their early advocacy for expatriate voting rights while claiming opposition harassment during 15 years of democratic suppression. Jamaat commits to electoral participation contingent upon legal recognition of July's National Charter ensuring fair competition.
Rahman requested EU technical assistance beyond simple monitoring to guarantee credible polling. Jamaat outlined platform priorities including educational reforms emphasizing ethics and technical training, anti-corruption measures and social justice initiatives. The party leader noted their early advocacy for expatriate voting rights while claiming opposition harassment during 15 years of democratic suppression. Jamaat commits to electoral participation contingent upon legal recognition of July's National Charter ensuring fair competition.
