Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqul Rahman has called for all significant agreements made with foreign countries to be presented before the parliament to ensure transparency and accountability in parliamentary democracy. He made the remarks on Saturday morning during the budget session chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, while supporting the ruling party’s motion of thanks regarding the Prime Minister’s recent visit.

Dr. Rahman emphasized that the parliament should remain the central platform for all national activities and that no decisions should bypass it. He rejected the culture of partisan credit-taking and opposition for its own sake, urging mutual respect between the ruling and opposition parties. He also stressed that Bangladesh’s foreign policy must remain independent and based on mutual respect and equity, ensuring that no party is harmed in international dealings.

He expressed hope that the Prime Minister had exercised due caution in maintaining this balance and wished her good health and continued success in governance.