By virtue of its fertile land, vast youth population, socially cohesive, tolerant, and energetic people, and abundant natural resources, Bangladesh occupies a position of immense potential on the world map. It is the eighth most populous country in the world and the third largest in the Muslim world. Prior to British colonial aggression, the Mughal Empire was the world’s largest economic power, and Bengal was its most prosperous province. Although the people of Bengal achieved independence twice—first in 1947 and again in 1971—those hard-won freedoms regrettably failed to translate into meaningful nationhood due to dishonest, corrupt, and undemocratic leadership. The parliamentary democracy that emerged through the mass movement of the 1990s was completely dismantled under the fascist system of governance imposed over the past fifteen years.

Through three consecutive farcical elections in 2014, 2018, and 2024, the country’s electoral system, the people’s right to vote, and democracy itself were systematically destroyed. During that period, under state patronage, the top leadership of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami was killed, and 57 patriotic army officers were brutally murdered. Extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, torture, and repression transformed the country into a nightmarish torture chamber. Thousands of mothers lost their children; countless families lost their loved ones. Under millions of politically motivated attacks and fabricated cases, the lives of political activists and ordinary citizens alike were plunged into extreme distress. Nearly all opposition political parties, opinions, and organizations became victims of relentless persecution.

During this same period, the national economy also descended into deep crisis. Rampant plunder, capital flight, the destruction of the banking sector, and the expansion of poverty and unemployment collectively pushed the country into a severe economic collapse. As a result, a large segment of today’s youth has been left disillusioned and frustrated due to the lack of employment opportunities.

Breaking through that pitch darkness, the July Revolution ushered in the dawn of a new awakening. Thousands of young people—including Shaheed Abu Sayeed and Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi—laid down their lives for the dream of a fascism-free, independent, and justice-based Bangladesh. Their sacrifices have gifted the nation a new morning on the path toward rebuilding democracy, dignity, and the future. For decades, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has worked tirelessly to cultivate a cadre of honest, competent, and disciplined individuals. During fifteen years of Awami League rule, Jamaat-e-Islami became the most persecuted political organization in the country. Its top leadership, along with countless activists and supporters, endured horrific repression and torture. Yet Jamaat’s leadership never embraced the politics of vengeance. Instead, it consistently prioritized the greater national interest and, with restraint, patience, and foresight, has continued its struggle to establish the rights of the people.

Now is the time to rebuild Bangladesh anew—to embark, together with the youth, on a journey toward a safe, humane, justice-based, prosperous, developed, and strong Bangladesh. With this objective in view, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has prepared, through extensive research and thoughtful deliberation, a comprehensive blueprint for building a modern welfare state.

This manifesto is a planned, visionary, and reality-based program. It does not offer flashy, deceptive, or unrealistic promises. Rather, it emphasizes implementable short-term goals alongside long-term structural reforms of the state. Its foundation rests on transparent, dynamic, and competent leadership; an efficient and honest workforce; clearly defined development objectives; and people-centered policies. Bringing together people of all religions, regions, genders, and professions, and guided by unity, values, and justice, Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami now presents before the nation its solemn commitment to build a new Bangladesh through the Election Manifesto for a Safe and Humane Bangladesh.