Jamaat-e-Islami Nayeb-e-Ameer and Rangpur-2 MP ATM Azharul Islam today questioned whether BNP was trying to rehabilitate Awami League.

"You have called for banning Jamaat. Let me ask just one thing. Suppose we are banned. Who will fill that vacuum?” the senior Jamaat leader asked, addressing the BNP.

Azharul made the remarks while speaking during the general discussion on the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year in parliament.

The Jamaat MP further asked, “Will you run the country alone? Do you want to establish a one-party rule? Who will fill that space? Are you trying to rehabilitate the Awami League? I believe you are trying to rehabilitate the Awami League.”

Azharul said issues that can be resolved in parliament should not be taken outside the House for debate. “It will not be good for you, for us, or for anyone," he said.

Referring to the Jamaat ameer's call for a "revolution", Azhar said there was no need to call for one, adding that if the spirit of July is not implemented, the people themselves will launch a revolution.

He said political parties had failed to remove the Awami League's "fascist government" during its 17 years in power.

"But when university, college and school students took to the streets, we stepped forward with courage and helped consolidate that force. That is how we succeeded in bringing about its downfall," he said.

Urging the government to understand people’s aspirations, he said it should swiftly implement reforms and take initiatives to ensure that the people's mandate is reflected.Azharul said, “Even after four months, you have failed to find a suitable candidate for president. It appears that you prefer someone associated with the fascist government and are trying to keep him in office. Why is such a major party as the BNP so determined to retain him? Have you received instructions from somewhere that he must remain? We do not know. The people deserve an explanation.”

“If you truly want to eradicate fascism, then erase every trace of it,” he added.