Shafiqur Rahman has been re-elected as the Ameer, the designated chief, of the Jamaat-e-Islami, marking his return as the party’s top leader a year after the July Uprising. According to a party statement, he will serve a three-year term as chief. Assistant Secretary General ATM Masum announced the results of the leadership vote on Saturday night, reports bdnews24.com. “Based on the results, Shafiqur has been elected Ameer of the Jamaat-e-Islami for the 2026–2028 term with the highest number of votes,” the statement read. As per the party constitution, the Ameer is elected for a three-year term and allocates key positions -- such as deputy chief (Nayeeb-e-Ameer), secretary general, and assistant secretary generals -- in consultation with the central Majlish-e-Shura.

Source: bd News24 November 02, 2025 16:04 UTC