Dhaka: Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman today stressed the need to run the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) on the basis of ‘insaf’ (justice), expressing hope that establishing justice in parliament would pave the way for ensuring justice across the country. Speaking in the House today, Shafiqur, also the Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, formally congratulated the Deputy Speaker on his election and praised his commitment to neutrality and fairness in conducting parliamentary proceedings.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Shafiqur emphasized that the people of Bangladesh expect the parliament to become the center of all national activities. He noted that the Deputy Speaker’s chair holds significant importance in upholding justice and fairness. The opposition leader welcomed the Deputy Speaker’s pledge to act impartially and ensure that everyone receives what they deserve, stating that such a commitment reflects the spirit of insaf that the nation expects from its parliament.
Shafiqur Rahman assured full cooperation from the opposition in carrying out all reasonable and justified decisions during the Deputy Speaker’s tenure. He acknowledged that as human beings, mistakes can occur, and if any such situation arises, the opposition would sincerely help in correcting them in a constructive manner.
The opposition leader expressed hope that if the parliament is conducted on the basis of justice and fairness, it would be possible to establish justice throughout the country. He concluded by wishing the Deputy Speaker good health and a long life and once again extended his congratulations before ending his speech.