Dhaka, Feb. 18 -- Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has said that refusing to take oath as a member of the Constitution Reform Council is an "insult" to the July movement.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after inaugurating the "Clean Dhaka Green Dhaka" programme initiated by Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur said the events of July movement must be recognised and respected.

"The election was held because of [the July Uprising]," he said.

"If it wasn't for July, would Tarique Rahman be the prime minister? Could I have been the leader of the opposition? July must be recognised. It is our sacred duty to implement all reform proposals in line with July's aspirations," he said.

Under the July Charter Implementation Order, newly elected memb...