, Jan. 31 -- e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said his party would invite rival political parties to take part in running the country if Jamaat comes to power with a parliamentary majority.

Speaking at a rally at Chouddagram High School ground in Cumilla , he said, "If we achieve a majority, we will offer those who are now competing with us to play a role in governing the country. However, the condition is that they must not engage in corruption and must implement July charter."

He stressed that Jamaat-e-Islami would form a unity government if it secures a majority in the next national election.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman said Bangladesh has historically stood by the oppressed and would continue to do so.

"We do not want victory ...