Fazlur Rahman’s Remarks Trigger Chaos in Parliament
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Tension gripped the National Parliament session as remarks made by Kishoreganj-4 MP Fazlur Rahman of the ruling party triggered repeated disruptions in the House. The chamber turned chaotic amid allegations that he made harsh criticism and personal attacks against opposition members during his speech. The Speaker had to intervene multiple times and issued a strong warning to maintain parliamentary discipline.
The incident occurred on Tuesday during a general discussion on the motion of thanks to the President’s address in the National Parliament. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed presided over the session.
Fazlur Rahman expressed anger over what he described as personal remarks directed at him. He said, “I have been referred to as ‘Fauza Pagla’ and subjected to derogatory comments about my age and appearance.”
At one point, the Speaker asked whether such comments had actually been made inside Parliament. In response, the MP insisted that they had. The Speaker then advised him again not to take the matter personally.
During his speech, Fazlur Rahman referred to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and the Liberation War, stating, “The opposition leader says he comes from a freedom fighter’s family and also from a martyred family, and that he is involved with Jamaat-e-Islami. That is a double offense. No one from a freedom fighter’s or martyred family can be involved in Jamaat politics. If someone is involved, it is a ‘double offense.’”
Following this remark, the House erupted in loud protests, with opposition members objecting strongly and the situation becoming further heated.
To restore order, the Speaker called for adherence to parliamentary rules and urged all members to maintain discipline. He said, “Everyone will be given the opportunity to speak, but discipline must be maintained.”
He also reminded members that parliamentary proceedings were being broadcast live and such behavior was unacceptable in front of the nation.
Later in his speech, Fazlur Rahman referred to the killings of intellectuals on December 14, 1971, and criticized the role of Al-Badr during the Liberation War. He said that any condolence motion regarding war criminals would send the wrong message in history.
He also demanded investigations into recent attacks on police and incidents of weapon theft, stating that no form of impunity should be allowed in such cases.
In the concluding part of his speech, Fazlur Rahman expressed respect for the Prime Minister and the Leader of the House, saying that “various conspiracies are taking place within the country.”
Referring to historical examples, he cautioned that Sirajuddaula and Mohammad Ali Beg are not the same, stressing that the history of betrayal must not be forgotten.
