BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas has launched a sharp critique of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, saying the party is inherently incapable of practising “civil politics” and that Awami League was always a more suitable match for them.

“Awami League is an indecent party, and Jamaat is an uncivilised one. To keep Jamaat in check, Awami League works like medicine,” Abbas said.

Speaking at the inauguration of a medical camp at Siddheswari Balur Math, Abbas alleged that Jamaat never wanted Bangladesh to exist in the first place.

He said those who sided with the Pakistani forces during the 1971 Liberation War — known as razakars and Al-Badr — had handed over the people of Bangladesh, including women, to the occupation army.

“Today those same people are asking for votes and making big claims,” he said.

Reiterating his stance, Abbas added, “Awami League may be an uncivilised party, but it was the right one for Jamaat. They cannot coexist with civil forces. Because we do not behave like Awami League, Jamaat’s voice gets louder.”

Accusing Jamaat of distorting religion, Abbas said, “They believe in Moududism, not in the true spirit of Islam. They only wear the label of being Muslim.”

He urged the public to remain cautious about Jamaat, saying, “People of this country may not all be educated, but they are not foolish.”

Abbas also sought prayers from the nation for BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia during the event.