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Shafiqur Rahman, leader of the opposition and Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has publicly questioned the moral legitimacy of the current government. His remarks follow statements by LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, who reportedly expressed disappointment over the lack of progress and admitted that corruption has increased under the administration.

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One of their party's senior leaders said yesterday that corruption could not be curbed during the five months of this government; rather, it has increased. He also said that everyone around him is involved in corruption except Tarique Rahman. I do not understand how everyone can be corrupt if the prime minister himself does not want it.

Rahman highlighted Alamgir's alleged statement that everyone around the prime minister is involved in corruption, except Tarique Rahman. He questioned how corruption could persist if the prime minister did not permit it, asking if the government still had the right to remain in power given such admissions of failure. "If they themselves admit failure, the question is whether this government still has the moral legitimacy to stay in power," Rahman stated.

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If they themselves admit failure, the question is whether this government still has the moral legitimacy to stay in power.

Furthermore, Rahman accused the government of attempting to legitimize extortion, particularly within the transport sector. He criticized a statement by the concerned minister suggesting that money collected through "mutual understanding" should not be considered extortion. Rahman alleged that extortion continues unabated, with transport workers facing harassment, assault, and vandalism if they refuse to pay, attributing these actions to members of the ruling party.

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Through such remarks, an attempt is being made to grant extortion national recognition for a second time.

Addressing the transport workers' federation, Rahman voiced support for their 12-point demands, calling for the elimination of extortion and a crackdown on corruption. He asserted that the country's 180 million citizens would support a government that acts in line with public aspirations but would not spare those who go against expectations. He also emphasized that the recent mass uprising was a national movement, not belonging to any single party or group, and that the martyrs are symbols for the entire nation.

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Eliminate extortion and crack down on corruption with an iron hand. If the government acts in line with the aspirations of the people, the country's 180 million citizens will support it. But if it goes against public expectations, the people will not spare anyone.