Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman described the home minister’s remarks in parliament as regrettable and undesirable, saying they came even after the speaker had issued a ruling. He made the comment on Sunday evening, March 29, 2026, while speaking to journalists after the parliamentary session.

Dr. Rahman stated that explanations regarding their statements should come from the law minister or the prime minister, not the home minister. He expressed disappointment that the home minister continued to speak despite the speaker’s ruling. Referring to a motion of adjournment, he said his party had submitted a notice for discussion on March 29 after the speaker’s earlier instruction on March 15. The speaker ruled that the discussion would take place on March 31.

Dr. Rahman added that the same order that authorized the national election also covered the referendum, arguing that both should be treated equally. He expressed hope that the ruling party would cooperate in the upcoming discussion to resolve the ongoing political crisis.