Government party lawmaker Zainul Abedin Faruk, representing Noakhali-2 constituency, called for an increase in the allowances of the 1971 Liberation War veterans during a budget discussion in the National Parliament on Saturday. He emphasized that the contributions of the freedom fighters must not be forgotten and urged collective efforts to build the nation.

Faruk also welcomed the opposition’s support for the motion of thanks on the Prime Minister’s foreign visits, describing it as a positive gesture. He stated that criticism in Parliament should be constructive and democratic rather than arbitrary. Referring to a comment by Jamaat MP Shahjahan Chowdhury, he said there was no need to discuss religion in this context and urged self-reflection on pre-1971 positions.

The discussion took place amid ongoing budget debates, highlighting calls for recognition and welfare of those who fought in the Liberation War.