Chuadanga: A total of 55 individuals, including 22 supporters of Islami Andolan Bangladesh, officially joined Jamaat-e-Islami in Chuadanga on Thursday. This event marked the commencement of the campaign for the 13th national parliament election.

According to United News of Bangladesh, the joining ceremony took place at the football playground of Gaidghat village in Makhaldanga Union, situated in Chuadanga Sadar Upazila. The new members were welcomed into the party with flower garlands during the event.

Party sources revealed that 22 leaders, under the guidance of Shahin Ali, the health affairs secretary of Makhaldanga Union Islami Andolan, joined Jamaat-e-Islami. Additionally, a group of 15 individuals led by Rana Ali and 18 other local residents also pledged their allegiance to the party.

The programme was presided over by Mohsin Ali, the Amir of Makhaldanga Union Jamaat-e-Islami. The event was graced by the presence of Jamaat-e-Islami’s nominated MP candidate for the Chuadanga-1 constituency and district assistant secretary, Masud Parvez Rusel, who attended as the chief guest.

The event also saw the participation of several notable figures, including former district Jamaat amir Anwarul Haque Malik, Sadar Upazila amir Billal Hossain, assistant secretary Shahenuzzaman, Sajibul Islam Nayan, Asir Uddin Mamun, Mamun Howlader, and Dr Ahmed Monir, among other party leaders and activists.