Opposition lawmakers led by Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman walked out of the national parliament session on Wednesday, April 1, protesting the lack of action on convening a Constitutional Reform Council meeting and alleging that their proposal was being suppressed by another motion. The walkout occurred during a discussion on a motion related to constitutional reform.

In response, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told the parliament that walkouts are part of parliamentary culture and that the opposition has the right to do so. He emphasized that the statements made during the session should remain on record and clarified procedural issues regarding the motion. The minister explained that the motion had been accepted by the deputy speaker in the speaker’s absence, but he had objected earlier, noting that such matters should be handled under Rule 68 and that issues requiring legislation cannot be discussed through a motion.

He further stated that since the issue had already been discussed for two hours, parliamentary practice dictates that it is considered “talked out,” meaning no further voting is required after the discussion concludes.