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Published : 14 Jun 2026, 08:55 PM
Parliament has witnessed heated exchanges between ruling and Opposition lawmakers during the budget session.
The disruption was triggered after Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed commented on the arrest and police case of expelled Chhatra Shibir leader Mohammad Zisan Mia on Sunday, drawing objections from the opposition MPs.
The home minister, while addressing parliament, spoke about what he described as a staged “abduction drama” involving Zisan, who is a suspect in a rape case, along with details of his arrest and recent developments.
His remarks drew objections from Opposition lawmakers.
As both sides exchanged words, the chamber descended into commotion, although Taher continued his speech amid the disruption.
At one stage, Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal was compelled to issue a ruling to restore order.
Earlier in the session, under Rule 300 of procedure, the home minister informed parliament about the arrest of former inspector general of police Benazir Ahmed in Dubai, the issuance of an Interpol red notice, and ongoing efforts for his return to Bangladesh.
His statement was received with desk-thumping support from members of both the ruling and Opposition benches.
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher raised objections to Salahuddin’s remarks on the Shibir leader’s case, saying the issue was “unresolved and controversial” and should not have been presented in parliament in that manner.
He also questioned whether due verification had been carried out in the case and alleged that media and others were being restricted from accessing relevant individuals.
He also demanded that the home minister’s remarks be expunged from the parliamentary record.
As the exchange intensified, members from both sides stood up and spoke simultaneously, further escalating the disorder.
The deputy speaker urged calm, reminding members of parliamentary decorum and stating that any deviation from rules would be reviewed later.
Despite repeated calls for order, the commotion continued before proceedings eventually moved on to the supplementary budget discussion for the 2025–26 fiscal year.
