Ashraful urges critics not make derogatory remarks against MPs, parliament

By AKM Moinuddin

Dhaka, Sept 21 (UNB) - LGRD Minister Syed Ashraful Islam on Tuesday urged all to be cautious in making any adverse comments against parliament and parliament members (MPs) that might lead to contempt of parliament and undermine its members.
The LGRD minister made the remark replying to a supplementary question from Sagufta Yasmin (Awami League-Munshiganj) in parliament.
“We’re observing a tendency of undermining MPs and parliament by some people…they should refrain from making such comments,” Ashraful told the House.
He said: “It’s true…those who are making such comments don’t have the idea about the activities of parliament. It’s simply to undermine MPs and parliament.”
Ashraful said democracy is taking its root gradually in the country and if parliament is in place democracy and basic rights of the people would be ensured.
Speaker Abdul Hamid supported Ashraful’s remarks. The Speaker said the MPs have right to prepare project costing up to Tk 15 crore… it doesn’t mean that they’re pocketing the money…it’s a misconception.”
Earlier, Sagufta Yasmin in her supplementary mentioned that over 54 countries across the world have introduced block allocations for MPs.
Pointing her finger at a section of intellectuals, she said they are making indecent comments against the MPs and the parliament.
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