Dhaka, Jan. 24 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has assured that if given the chance to form a government, the 10-party alliance will guarantee women's safety and dignity at home and outside.

Speaking at a rally organised by the alliance in Sirajganj on Saturday, he said, while women already work in society, two things are severely lacking: security and respect.

"God willing, if we have the opportunity to run this country, mothers will be fully ensured safety and dignity at home, in public spaces, and in the workplace," he said.

"The Prophet (peace be upon him) took our mothers and sisters to every battle as warriors. There is no task under the sky or on the earth harder than that.

"If mothers can play a role in such challenge...