Nahid Islam, convener of the National Citizens Party (NCP), Member of Parliament, and opposition chief whip, called on the 13th National Parliament to ensure that no fascist or their associates are allowed to speak and tarnish the dignity of the house. He made the appeal on Thursday, March 12, during the first session of the 13th parliament, emphasizing that all members are soldiers in the fight against fascism and that the parliament should remain free from fascist influence.

Earlier in the same session, Nahid Islam proposed including the names of several martyrs, including Inquilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman Bin Hadi, BUET student Abrar Fahad, and border victim Felani Khatun, in a condolence motion. Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed confirmed that the names would be added to the motion.

The statements and proposals came as part of the opening proceedings of the new parliamentary term, reflecting the opposition’s focus on honoring victims of past movements and maintaining a fascism-free legislature.