AL lawmakers criticise BNP-Jamaat in parliament

Discussion on President Abdul Hamid's speech in parliament kicked off last night in the House with ruling Awami League MPs focusing their talks lambasting BNP and its ally Jamaat-e-Islam for their misrule, corruption and violent anti-government movement.

Abdul Hamid addressed the Jatiya Sangsad highlighting the government's development activities and success on January 22 -- the first day of the New Year's session of the 10th parliament.

Chief Whip ASM Feroz last night piloted a thanksgiving motion on the president's speech.

Inaugurating the discussion, AL senior lawmaker Ali Ashraf lambasted BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, and for their involvement in killing innocent people in the name of anti-government movement since late 2013.

Other MPs also followed Ashraf and concentrated their speeches praising Sheikh Hasina's government and criticising BNP-Jamaat.

The business advisory committee of parliament earlier decided that the House would discuss on the president's address for 45 hours.

AL MP Dhirendra Nath Samvhu and Abu Reza Mohammad Nezamuddin Nakvi, among others, took part.