BNP Chairperson's Advisory Council member Zainul Abdin Farooque on Wednesday questioned the legitimacy of having 600 members of Parliament in the 300 seats of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS), reports UNB.
Speaking at a human chain programme, he also said the country's people will oust the Awami League regime through a strong movement.
"There're 600 MPs in now Bangladesh. The MPs of the (11th) parliament will in place until January 29. How is that possible?," Farroque said.
He said how the new MPs took oath when the tenure of the outgoing parliament is not yet expired. "Which law is written in the constitution that can allow them (new MPs) to be sworn in."
The BNP leader said the Awami League government does not obey the constitution though it talks about the constitution to hold the election under a partisan administration.
"I would like to tell you (govt) do not insult the people of Bangladesh by talking about the constitution. Please, follow the constitution, step down and restore democracy," he said.
Farroque, also the Opposition Chief Whip in the 9th Parliament, said the election that was held on January 7 was not an election as people boycotted it.
How new MPs took oath with 11th parliament still in force
Questions BNP's Farooque
FE Team | Published: January 17, 2024 23:40:39
How new MPs took oath with 11th parliament still in force
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