The Jamaat-e-Islami has proposed two roadmaps during its dialogue with Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus.
After the meeting held at State Guest House Jamuna on Saturday, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr Shafiqur Rahman, briefed reporters on the discussions.
He said: “This government has not come to rule the country; they have come to establish a proper framework for governance. Their role is to create an environment conducive to a free, fair, and peaceful election, which the nation has been deprived of in the last three elections. For that, they need to make reforms on some fundamental issues. We discussed what those fundamental reforms should be.
"We have requested the interim government to focus on two key roadmaps: reforms and elections. Successful reforms will pave the way for successful elections," said Dr. Shafiqur Rahman. He emphasized that these two issues were of utmost importance in their dialogue.
Shafiqur announced that Jamaat-e-Islami will present its party reform proposals at a press conference on October 9.
"From the start, we have advocated for a reasonable timeframe to implement reforms, and we will disclose that timeframe on October 9," he added.
The party plans to reveal its thoughts on the immediate and future reforms needed to stabilize the country.
Regarding the law-and-order situation, Shafiqur said that discussions also covered national unity in the face of various conspiracies.
"We hope the interim government will conduct the elections neutrally, without any bias toward political parties or opposition groups," he said.
Shafiqur criticized the outcomes of the past three national elections, stating that the nation had been deprived of fair, peaceful, and credible elections.
He reiterated that it is now the government's responsibility to create an environment for free and fair elections, highlighting the need for reforms in key areas.
"We have discussed what essential reforms must take place," he said.
Addressing concerns about the members of the reform commission, Shafiqur Rahman said that Jamaat-e-Islami had reservations and had not given its full consent as a party.
He also mentioned that the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations were discussed during the meeting. "Law enforcement and local communities will ensure security during the Puja. We are optimistic that this year’s celebrations will be exceptionally peaceful," he said.
The dialogue also included participation from senior Jamaat leaders, including Nayeb-e-Ameer and former lawmaker Dr Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, Maulana ANM Shamsul Islam, Nayeb-e-Ameer and former MP Prof Mujibur Rahman, and Assistant Secretary General Maulana Abdul Halim, who serves as the coordinator for the Rangpur-Dinajpur region.
