The Bangladesh Parliament witnessed chaotic scenes on Thursday (November 12) after Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed made a controversial remark while responding to a question from Opposition Chief Whip and NCP Convenor Nahid Islam. The minister's comment, "There were two goats in that house," referring to the Kushtia residence of NCP leader Nusrat Tabassum, where a petrol bomb attack was alleged, drew immediate protests from opposition lawmakers.

What Happened in Parliament

Responding to Nahid Islam's question, the Home Minister stated that authorities are investigating whether the fire at the house was accidental or a deliberate act. He informed the House that a joint investigation team comprising the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), Fire Service, and local administration has been formed. However, he noted that no evidence of a petrol bomb explosion had been found at the scene. It was during this response that his remark about the goats triggered an uproar, with opposition members voicing strong objections.

Nusrat's Reaction

Later, in a Facebook post published before evening, Nusrat Tabassum expressed her anger over the minister's statement. "Why did the Home Minister want to downplay this attack?" she questioned. Her post highlighted concerns that the gravity of the alleged attack was being undermined by such remarks, and she called for the incident to be treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Investigation and Controversy

The Home Minister also mentioned that the house had been inspected after a long period and that the investigation is ongoing. The absence of petrol bomb evidence at the scene has, however, raised questions from Nusrat and her supporters. With the joint investigation by BGB, Fire Service, and local administration still underway, the controversy surrounding the minister's remarks has added a new layer of political tension. The incident has sparked fresh debate in political circles about the handling of security-related allegations against opposition figures.