Rabiul questions opposition MPs’ parliamentary knowledge, etiquette

Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam has questioned the parliamentary knowledge and etiquette of opposition MPs, advising them to learn politics.

He made the remarks today (29 April) while taking part in the discussion on the motion of thanks over the president's speech on the 24th day of the first session of the 13th parliament.

"Opposition members often do not know under which rules they should speak or how to raise issues properly. Referring to Tarique Rahman as the leader of the entire House, the minister proposed organising special workshops under the prime minister's guidance to help opposition MPs become more refined and familiar with parliamentary practices," Rabiul said.

"A party founded in 1941, which has never been brought to power by the people through a vote, is bound to feel frustration. Those who are forced to apologise to the public before elections for their misdeeds are political failures," he said, criticising the opposition.

"There is no benefit in misleading the public, as people have thwarted such attempts by making the BNP win with an absolute majority in the 2026 election. A total of 71% of people supported the implementation of the July charter, of whom 51% wanted the country to be run under the formula proposed by the BNP," he added.