A debate arose in Bangladesh’s National Parliament on Monday regarding the territorial responsibilities of MPs from reserved women’s seats. NCP lawmaker Akhtar Hossain questioned whether assigning BNP’s reserved women MPs to opposition constituencies indicated a move toward one-party rule. He raised concerns about the legality and scope of such ‘additional responsibilities,’ asking for clarification from the government. The issue followed remarks by BNP MP Jiba Amina Khan, who mentioned visiting Pirganj and Mithapukur as part of her additional duties.
Responding to the query, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed clarified that reserved women MPs do not have specific regional constituencies. He stated that under Article 65 of the Constitution, they represent the entire country and can perform parliamentary duties anywhere in Bangladesh. The minister emphasized that these MPs are full members of Parliament and may allocate resources to any region.
Ahmed further explained that if any reserved woman MP identifies a particular area as her own, it is a self-imposed limitation, as the Constitution grants them nationwide jurisdiction.
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