The opening day of the 13th National Parliament session in Bangladesh ended amid intense protests, placard displays, and a walkout by opposition lawmakers led by Jamaat-e-Islami. The session, held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, was adjourned until Sunday, March 15, at 11 a.m. by Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed following President Md. Shahabuddin’s inaugural address.

During the session, opposition members stood in protest as the President took the stage, chanting slogans and holding placards demanding democracy and denouncing alleged betrayal related to the July uprising. Despite repeated calls for calm from the Speaker, the opposition continued their demonstration before walking out in protest of the President’s presence and speech.

In his address, President Shahabuddin discussed the July uprising and the interim government’s role, congratulating Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his allies for forming a majority government while emphasizing the need for a strong opposition. Outside the chamber, opposition leader and Jamaat chief Dr. Shafiqur Rahman sharply criticized the President, accusing him of complicity during the July events.