Tension erupted in Bangladesh’s Parliament on Sunday after ruling party MP Monirul Haque Chowdhury made remarks about the attire of women MPs from Jamaat-e-Islami’s reserved seats. His comments, perceived as inappropriate, led opposition members to stand in protest, disrupting proceedings for several minutes. Deputy Speaker Kaiser Kamal later expunged the remarks related to personal freedom, which helped calm the situation.

Opposition Whip Nahid Islam condemned the remarks as an unpardonable offense and a form of discriminatory behavior, arguing that they violated constitutional and parliamentary norms. She said the comments infringed on religious and personal freedom. The Deputy Speaker reiterated his earlier ruling that no member should comment on personal freedom or dignity in Parliament, emphasizing the need to uphold decorum and respect.

Monirul Haque Chowdhury later expressed regret, stating he had not intended to demean anyone and requested that any objectionable parts of his speech be expunged. The Deputy Speaker confirmed that the relevant portions had been removed from the record.