Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim on Sunday warned that peace cannot be ensured in the country through secret meetings with foreign powers such as the United States and India.

Speaking as the chief guest at an election rally in Laxmipur`s Ramganj upazila, organized by Islami Andolan Bangladesh in support of Laxmipur-1 IAB candidate Zakir Hossain Patwari, he said, “Those who claim to act in the name of Islam but secretly meet with the US or India cannot bring peace to our people.”

He urged voters to support all candidates with `Hand Fan` symbol, saying that by doing so, Bangladesh could soon become a prosperous nation with Allah’s mercy.

Mufti Rezaul Karim also reflected on the party’s political journey, noting that when Islami Andolon first raised its voice in favour of Hand Fan symbol, it received nationwide support.

He criticized some opportunistic groups for attempting to replace Islamic principles with conventional laws and policies, emphasizing that the party decided to contest independently in 258 constituencies to protect Islam’s dignity.

The rally also featured speeches from Khaled Saifullah, candidate for Laxmipur-4; Mufti Rezaul Karim Abrar, central general secretary of National Ulama, Mashayekh and Imams Council; prominent Islamic scholar Mufti Habibur Rahman Misbah and Mufti Sheikh Muhammad Saiful Islam, convener of the election organizing committee.

Other notable attendees included Alhaj Captain (Retd.) Mohammad Ibrahim, Laxmipur district president of Islami Andolon Bangladesh and candidate for Laxmipur-3, Saiful Islam, central science and technology secretary of Islami Jubo Andolon, Muhammad Imran Hossain Noor, central vice president of Islami Chhatra Andolon Bangladesh and local religious leaders including Alhaj Rezaul Karim Selim.