BNP staged walkout of parliament

By AKM Moinuddin

Sangsad Bhaban, Mar 15 (UNB) – Opposition BNP staged walkout of parliament tonight protesting remarks of Textiles and Jute Minister Abdul Latif Siddiqui.
Referring to the statement of opposition leader Khaleda Zia earlier in the House, Siddiqui observed that by recalling the events of 1972-75 she has virtually reminded the members of the active role of Ziaur Rahman in the killing of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
His observation was strongly protested by the opposition who said it was irrelevant of what Khaleda Zia narrated. They demanded expansion of Latif’s observation from the proceedings. The chair did not pay heed to the demand.
Khaleda was not in the House. The opposition led by Barrister Moudud Ahmed staged the walkout at 8:15pm and did not return till 9pm.
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