Narayanganj, June 19 -- Leader of the Opposition and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday alleged that the government is trying to establish a one-party rule in the country by appointing its "own supporters" to key positions in banks, universities and local government institutions.

"The government is trying to impose a one-party system by placing its party loyalists in various positions, including banks, vice-chancellors' posts at universities and district council chairmen," he said, adding that the people of the country will not accept such a system.

Shafiqur Rahman made the remarks while addressing a workers' rally at the Central Eidgah Ground in Narayanganj city organised by the city Jamaat.

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