Speaking during the discussion on the motion of thanks on the President’s address, BNP Member of Parliament Manjurul Karim made the remark. At one point in his speech, he criticized the opposition, saying that from the very first day of the parliament, they had been creating controversy over “an unnecessary July Charter.”
Following his statement, Jamaat-e-Islami MP Nurul Islam rose on a point of order. He objected strongly, stating that the current government was formed in continuity with the July mass uprising, and calling the July Charter “unnecessary” was unacceptable under any circumstances.
His remarks triggered loud protests from lawmakers across the chamber.
At that point, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed intervened, urging members to address their comments through the chair. He reminded the parliament that representatives from different political parties are present and that disagreement in opinion is a natural part of democracy.
“The beauty of democracy lies in differences of opinion,” the Speaker said, adding that freedom of speech allows members to express their views openly in parliament.
Despite his appeal, the noise continued. The Speaker then called for order, requesting all members to remain seated and silent while he was speaking.
Addressing the opposition benches, he said that if any speech is disagreeable, members will have their opportunity to respond in turn and present their views in a respectful and orderly manner. He also urged lawmakers not to interrupt a speaker unnecessarily.
The session was later adjourned briefly for Maghrib prayers.
After the break, Chief Whip Nurul Islam said he had spoken with Manjurul Karim, who clarified that he had meant that “unnecessary debate” on the issue should be avoided. He also suggested that the remark could be expunged from the record if needed.
Deputy Speaker Kaisar Kamal, who was presiding at the time, said the matter would be reviewed and appropriate action would be taken after examination.
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