Member of Parliament Abdul Hannan Masud expressed deep concern over his personal safety during a special privileges discussion in the National Parliament on Monday. He told the House that he narrowly escaped an attack while returning from Hatiya two days earlier. Masud said he represents a remote island area dominated by land grabbers and pirates and has survived at least five direct attacks before and after the election. He alleged that despite having video evidence, the attackers enjoy political protection and continue to threaten him on social media.

Earlier, the Deputy Speaker rejected Masud’s notice on the matter due to procedural limitations but urged the Home Minister to take necessary action. The Deputy Speaker later read the notice aloud and condemned the attacks, instructing the Home Minister to ensure prompt legal measures. Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed responded that the issue was being taken seriously and advised the MP to file a general diary or case if not already done.

Masud urged the government to guarantee his and his supporters’ safety and called for a parliamentary investigation into the repeated attacks.