He used to tell people that Pakistan would not ‘survive’ if they voted for the Awami League. JAMAAT'S BAN SPARKS REACTIONS AND CONCERNSFollowing the government's announcement of Jamaat's ban, the party responded with an indignant statement. In a statement, Jamaat chief Shafiqur Rahman said no political party or alliance has the authority to make decisions regarding another political party. The decision to ban Jamaat will not have much of an impact in the political arena of Bangladesh, he said. During that election, the BNP won 140 seats, Jamaat got 18, and the Awami League won 88 seats.
