The opposition has given notices for discussion in parliament on several issues, including the fertiliser crisis and alleged corruption in appointing dealers, the garment workers’ protests, the rise in LPG gas prices and the Ganges treaty.
Five MPs of the opposition alliance have given notice under Section 68 for a discussion on the fertiliser crisis. The opposition has also given notice under the same section on the rise in LPG prices. Opposition spokesman Najibur Rahman said three more proposals will be submitted for discussion under Section 68.
Jamaat-e-Islami MP Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman has given notice under Section 147 of parliament’s Rules of Procedure for a discussion on the Ganges treaty. Another of the party’s MPs, Najibur Rahman Momen, has given notice under the same section on the garment workers’ protests.
The proposals include a discussion in parliament on what was discussed about the Matarbari deep-sea port during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan. Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman will submit that proposal. Kamal Hossain, MP for Dhaka-5, will propose a discussion on passenger harassment and mismanagement at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport, and Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem Arman will propose one on the Rohingya problem.
The Ganges water-sharing treaty with India expires on 12 December. The opposition wants parliament to review the situation and discuss effective steps to protect Bangladesh’s water security and interests. If the notice under Section 147 is accepted, parliament will debate the issue, and the Speaker will set the time allowed.
Jamaat-e-Islami has also submitted two more proposals for discussion under Section 68. Jamaat MP Shafiqul Islam Masud has called for immediate, effective and visible government action over farmers’ difficulty in getting the fertiliser they need in different parts of the country, the sale of fertiliser on the black market at inflated prices, irregularities in its distribution, and allegations of corruption and partisanship in appointing fertiliser dealers.
Barrister Mahbubul Alam has also sought a discussion in parliament on the abnormal rise in the prices of LPG and other fuel products, the failure to hold public hearings and follow legal procedure in setting prices, and the failure to stop sales above the set price. He has proposed that the government take immediate, effective and visible steps.
When a proposal under Section 68 is accepted, parliament usually discusses it for one hour.
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