Mohammad Rafiqul Amin, the Managing Director of the controversial Destiny Group, has launched a new political organisation named ‘Bangladesh A-AM Janata Party (BAJP),’ pledging to establish the rule of law, protect citizens` rights, and ensure full freedom of the media and expression.

The party’s manifesto was unveiled at a press conference held at a five-star hotel in Banani, Dhaka, on Thursday. Rafiqul Amin, the party’s convener, read out the declaration. Fatima Tasnim has been named the party’s Member Secretary.

Beginning the declaration, Rafiqul Amin stated, “Even after 54 years of independence, the people of this country are still struggling against deprivation and discrimination. Therefore, the people must unite to remove autocratic rule. The Bangladesh A-AM Janata Party aims to play a leading role in ensuring the implementation of fundamental human rights and establishing political rights.”

He added that the party, driven by patriotism, plans to implement several timely initiatives, including promoting good governance, creating employment opportunities, adopting a balanced foreign policy, building a non-communal society, digitising government offices and courts, and discouraging political activities within educational institutions and offices.

In her welcome speech, Member Secretary Fatima Tasnim said, “If there is no political awareness, an autocratic government will be formed in the country again. We have ousted the autocratic Awami League from power. We will not allow anyone to become autocratic in the future either.”

A 297-member convening committee of the party was also announced at the event. Citizens from various professional, political, social, and cultural backgrounds were present at the ceremony.