Observing that the unopposed election of 154 MPs was legal, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury said Wednesday they were elected legally, reports UNB.
"There's a provision of uncontested election of MPs in the Representation of the People Order (RPO). The (national) election was held legally and we were elected under a legal framework," she said.
The Speaker was addressing a press meet organised by Bangladesh Parliament Journalists' Association (BPJA) at the Parliament Members Club at the Sangsad Bhaban in the city.
Nothing wrong with 154 MPs elected unopposed: Speaker
FE Team | Published: December 04, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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