BNP Member of Parliament Shahadat Hossain Selim has called for the enforcement of the guest control law to curb excessive extravagance and waste at wedding and pre-wedding ceremonies. Speaking in the national parliament on Monday during discussions on the proposed budget, he criticized lavish celebrations and urged adherence to religious guidelines to reduce unnecessary spending.

Selim cited Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s frugality as an example, describing his modest lifestyle and minimal food budget. He argued that implementing the guest control law and following religious principles could help reduce inflation and lower the prices of essential commodities. He also criticized the previous Awami League government for project delays, cost overruns, and corruption, which he said led to massive financial waste.

The MP praised the finance minister for presenting a balanced budget with little room for criticism and welcomed the withdrawal of the 5 percent tax deduction at source, calling it a positive step. He further suggested that loss-making state enterprises should be restructured under public-private partnerships to relieve the government of financial burdens.