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CHATTOGRAM, June 13, 2026 (BSS) - Leader of the Opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman stated that the opposition's response to the budget is a natural practice of democracy.
 
"This exemplifies the essence of democracy. What is there to be upset about?" he remarked.

Dr Shafiqur Rahman noted that when people see that the government is sincerely working to fulfil their aspirations, they will commend. Conversely, when they observe that you are disregarding and disrespecting the will of 70 percent of the electorate, they will not remain passive, he added. 

Dr Shafiqur Rahman made the remarks as the chief guest during the 11-party unity divisional general meeting at the historic Laldighi Maidan in Chattogram this afternoon.

LDP Chairman Dr Colonel Oli Ahmed Bir Bikram addressed the function as the key speaker, while Opposition Chief Whip and NCP Convener Nahid Islam MP delivered a special guest address. 
 
Dr Colonel Oli Ahmed Bir Bikram called for a decisive response to any anti-national conspiracies and foreign interference, as well as effective measures to manage the law and order situation in the country. 
 
He noted that the long-standing dictatorship has led to moral decay, societal division, and a crisis in good governance within both society and the state system. To address these challenges, he emphasized the importance of reinforcing human values, morality, and compassion through mosques, temples, educational institutions, and social organizations, Oli added.
 
Opposition Chief Whip and NCP convener Nahid Islam said, "We intended to commend your budget. However, it remains unclear how much funding has been allocated for the welfare of the people, as it appears that opportunities have been created for partisan spending instead."

The event was presided over by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Muhammad Shahjahan, while Bangladesh Khilafat Majlis Ameer Shaikhul Hadith Allama Mamunul Haque, Bangladesh Khilafat Movement Ameer Maulana Habibullah Miyaji, and JAGPA Vice President Engineer Rashed Pradhan attended the program.