awaiting his death sentence in a case
of crimes against humanity. As a result of the change in the tone of the mass uprising, a court verdict brought back rhythm to his uncertain life. After being imprisoned for almost 13 years, Jamaat leader ATM Azharul Islam breathed free air on May 28 at the new sunrise. Even though he was in prison, he was a member of the central Majlish Shura of Bangladesh Jamaat Islami. After being released, he is becoming active in politics. He is traveling to the party's central office. He participated in the last Shura member meeting. He may come to a big position next week. Discussions are underway in the party's policymakers and political circles on this. He may also be a candidate in the next national elections. If everything goes well, he will contest the elections from Rangpur-2 constituency. This information was learned after talking to leaders at various levels of Jamaat.
A member of the party's publicity
department told Jugantor that Azharul Islam is on rest. Occasionally, he comes to the party office for one or two organizational programs. He participates in discussions. After his release from prison, doctors say that he needs to rest completely now. His wife died long ago. His children also live outside the country. Even if his son comes home, he will go to England after Eid. Then Azharul may be fully active in politics. Azharul Islam last attended a meeting of Shura members on Monday.
When asked, Jamaat's Central
Assistant Secretary General and Head of Media and Publicity Department Advocate Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair told Jugantor on Sunday night, ATM Azharul Islam is a senior leader of the party. He has recently been released from prison. The rumors being spread about him in various media are not correct. He is currently taking rest on the advice of doctors. He is spending time with his children. Regarding party posts and titles, he said, he is currently a member of the Central Majlis Shura. No new decision has been made yet. Policymakers will sit on this issue. His name may be announced for a new post next week.
