Bangladesh’s Prime Minister’s Political Assistant, Rashed Khan, has called on Jamaat-e-Islami to allow more time for preparation before attempting to challenge the government. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday at Chattogram Circuit House, Rashed emphasized the importance of unity between the government and opposition during the nation’s current phase of rebuilding following a recent mass uprising.

He urged Jamaat-e-Islami to hold off on any anti-government movements, saying that the public was not inclined to support such actions at this critical juncture. “Take more time to prepare yourselves,” he said, adding that once ready, political movements aimed at governance would not be opposed. “If the state is not rebuilt this time, it will never be rebuilt in the future. Let us work together,” he stated.

Rashed also criticized the political maneuvers of Jamaat and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), cautioning against exploiting national crises for political gain in ways that could confuse or mislead the public.

Addressing the ongoing energy shortage in Bangladesh, Rashed described it as both a domestic and international issue. He attributed the crisis partly to the repercussions of the conflict in the Middle East. Regarding protests like the opposition’s recent long march toward Chattogram, Rashed argued such demonstrations exacerbate public hardship by leveraging the crisis for political purposes.

He highlighted that the government is pursuing long-term solutions to address energy challenges, including reducing reliance on imports and increasing electricity production from alternative sources such as hydropower, wind, and solar energy. “We will be able to overcome this crisis within the next few months,” he said, expressing confidence in the measures underway.