Opposition Leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has said the Home Ministry has no scope to evade responsibility for the deteriorating law and order situation in the country. He stated that the law and order situation is deteriorating at an alarming rate, and the Home Ministry must bear responsibility for the failure to control it.
He made these remarks while presiding over a meeting of opposition Members of Parliament at the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday. The meeting was held in the afternoon at the office of the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament Building.
Allegations of Instability with Neighboring Country's Support
During the meeting, Shafiqur Rahman said, "Attempts are being made to create instability in various parts of Bangladesh with the direct support of a neighboring country." He alleged that efforts are underway to destroy the country's main export sector, the ready-made garment industry. According to him, questions have arisen over the government's role in maintaining law and order under these circumstances.Confusion Over Matarbari Project
The meeting also discussed the Prime Minister's recent visit to Japan and the Matarbari agreement. Demands were raised to disclose all aspects of the Matarbari project to the public. In this context, Shafiqur Rahman said, "Confusion has been created among the nation about what is happening with the Matarbari project." He raised questions about what benefits are being given to another country behind the veil of the agreement with Japan.The meeting of opposition MPs reportedly included detailed discussions on the law and order situation, the Matarbari project, and various aspects of the Prime Minister's Japan visit.
