India, Feb. 19 -- Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami will establish a shadow cabinet to ensure oversight and accountability of government actions, the party's Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman announced in a statement on Wednesday night.

"In the spirit of accountability and transparency, we will establish a shadow cabinet to rigorously scrutinise, diligently challenge, and responsibly strengthen every decision made in service of the public," Shafiqur said.

He described the move as part of a broader commitment to democratic practice, saying the country was entering "a new chapter" in its democratic journey-one marked by civic engagement, the clear expression of the people's will, and a shared responsibility to strengthen state i...