, Nov. 11 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday said that recognising the 'July Revolution' is a prerequisite for participating in the 2026 national election.

"Those who do not recognise the July Revolution, there will be no elections in 2026 for them. To give recognition to the July Revolution, the July Charter must have a legal basis. Without this legal basis, elections cannot take place," he said.

The Jamaat chief was speaking at a rally organised by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami along with seven other political parties in the city's Paltan area to press home their five-point demand.

The rally, which began shortly after 2 pm, caused major traffic disruptions in Paltan and surrounding roads, triggering traffic chaos.

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