Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has claimed that the X (formerly Twitter) account of its Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, was compromised in a targeted cyberattack, terming the incident a "deep conspiracy" designed to malign the party's leadership.
During an emergency press conference at the party's central office on Sunday morning, senior officials alleged that the attack was a calculated act of sabotage, potentially involving government infrastructure.
The briefing was called following public backlash over a controversial post regarding women that appeared on the Ameer’s verified handle.
Assistant Secretary General Ehsanul Mahbub Zubair vehemently denied that the post was made by the party chief, attributing it to hackers who had temporarily seized control of the account.
Zubair stated that a General Diary (GD) was filed with the police on Saturday night and warned that the party would pursue maximum legal action against those responsible.
Mahmudur Rahman, a member of Jamaat’s election management committee, presented digital evidence suggesting the involvement of official government channels in a broader cyber campaign.
During a presentation, the party displayed a log of malicious emails, including one sent from the address '[email protected]' to Jamaat’s Dhaka South unit on January 10. Mahmudur described the source as a clear indication of sabotage, noting that the party had been subjected to multiple phishing attempts over the past month.
Party officials reported that the cyberattacks were not limited to the Ameer but also targeted other senior leaders, including Shafiqul Islam Masud and Delwar Hossain.
Jamaat leaders accused the cyber wing of a rival political group of orchestrating these breaches to create confusion among voters ahead of the elections. They called upon the Election Commission to take a strong stance and ensure digital security for political stakeholders.
Addressing the controversy surrounding the hacked post, Zubair reiterated that the content was diametrically opposed to Dr. Shafiqur Rahman’s actual views on women.
He asserted that such "hateful attempts" by conspirators would fail to alter the public’s perception of the party's ideology.
The party’s media cell confirmed that their cyber team successfully regained control of the compromised accounts shortly after the breach.
Condemning the cyberattack in a Facebook post, the Jamaat Chief stated that his party supports women leadership in politics and local government, along with economic empowerment of rural women, strong legal protection and social respect, adding false and misleading content has been circulating on social media aimed at misrepresenting their position.
“I am sharing this to clarify our values and to refocus the conversation on our policies. Our manifesto has been clear from day one. We want women active and respected in education, healthcare, administration, entrepreneurship and public service,” he said.
Jamaat, he said, is committed to uninterrupted education for girls, safe campuses, zero tolerance for harassment, women-centred healthcare in every district, equal pay, safe workplaces, childcare support and skills training for dignified employment.
“These are not new positions. I publicly set out these principles months ago and reaffirmed them at my Policy Summit on 20 January 2026,” he said.
The Jamaat chief said these positions are not reactions to rumours or online noise but reflect a long-standing and consistent vision.
“Judge me by my record, my policies and my manifesto, not by false narratives,” he said, adding that he will formally launch his manifesto on February 3, where all these commitments will be detailed.
“Our commitment is practical and measurable—safe education for girls, equal opportunity at work, women-centred healthcare, strong legal protection, economic dignity and real leadership for women,” he said.
“A Bangladesh that respects women is a Bangladesh that moves forward, and that is the future we are building,” he added.
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