, Feb. 3 -- e-Islami Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Tuesday said the people of Bangladesh no longer support 'old and decayed' politics centred on families, individuals or vested groups.

Speaking at an election rally at the Circuit House ground in Mymensingh, Dr Shafiqur called for a government 'truly run by the people'.

Jamaat-e-Islami and the 11-party alliance jointly organised the rally.

Dr Shafiqur said people were increasingly rejecting partisan politics and aspiring for a Bangladesh founded on justice and fairness. "People want an Insaaf-based Bangladesh where governance is rooted in truth and equity."

He alleged that following August 5, certain groups had engaged in extortion, harassed ordinary people through case trading, and shielded c...