Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed told parliament on Wednesday that he holds a diploma in Hindi and Urdu and knows some Arabic and Persian. He praised Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman for delivering what he described as a strong and nationally minded speech, saying Rahman spoke not as an opposition leader but as a national leader.

During the parliamentary session, Salahuddin emphasized that expatriates should be regarded as warriors, noting their contributions during the July uprising alongside students and citizens. He said many expatriates were even arrested for their involvement in the movement. The minister also commended the opposition for engaging in constructive discussions.

In his address, Jamaat’s Ameer highlighted various problems faced by expatriates and urged the government to intervene quickly to resolve them. He reiterated that expatriates deserve respect and recognition for their role in national affairs.