Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman became emotional while addressing the national parliament on Wednesday, shedding tears as he described the suffering and hardships faced by Bangladeshi expatriates. During his speech, he highlighted various problems encountered by expatriates and urged the government to take swift action to resolve them. He emphasized that expatriates are like warriors who deserve respect and recognition for their contributions.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed responded by praising Dr. Rahman’s remarks, describing his speech as that of a national leader rather than merely an opposition figure. The minister agreed that expatriates should be regarded as warriors, recalling their role during the July uprising when many were arrested for their involvement. He also commended the opposition for engaging in constructive discussion in parliament.

The exchange underscored a rare moment of bipartisan acknowledgment in parliament regarding the contributions and challenges of Bangladeshi expatriates, with both government and opposition voices calling for greater respect and support for them.