Speaker’s condolence motion remembers four former MPs and other notable figures, passed unanimously

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At the very start of its fourth session, the Jatiya Sangsad expressed deep grief and sorrow at the deaths of four former members of parliament, a member of the Constituent Assembly and several other notable figures.

When the fourth session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad began today (Monday), Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed moved the condolence motion. After a minute’s silence in memory of the deceased, a munajat was offered, conducted by State Minister for Religious Affairs Mohammad Shamim Kaiser.

The former MPs named in the condolence motion include Monwar Hossain Chowdhury of the Awami League, whose activities are currently banned, and freedom fighter and journalist Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman. BNP’s Salahuddin Ahmed and Abdul Hai are also on the list. Condolences were also expressed at the death of former Constituent Assembly member and freedom fighter Abu Taher Abdul Muntakim.

The condolence motion also names Amena Begum, mother of Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid, minister of the fisheries and livestock ministry and the agriculture ministry, and Mosammat Maksuda Khanam, mother of Mohammad Salman Omar, MP for Mymensingh-1. Grief was also expressed at the deaths of writer, researcher and thinker Professor Sayeed Ur Rahman and eminent journalist Amir Khasru.

Parliament also expressed deep grief for those who lost their lives in various accidents at home and abroad. Along with prayers for the salvation of the souls of the deceased, heartfelt sympathy was conveyed to the bereaved families.

While moving the condolence motion, the Speaker said that if the name of any notable person had been left out, their name and a brief biography could be submitted to the Parliament Secretariat; adding it to the condolence motion would then be considered.

The condolence motions were then passed unanimously in parliament.

Background

According to a Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat notice, President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir summoned this session for 9 November under the powers of clause (1) of Article 72 of the Constitution — Dhaka Times reported this on 14 October. Jugantor gave the session’s start time as 3pm and Dhaka Times as 3:30pm; the information differs between sources.

According to a Risingbd report on 5 November, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police has banned rallies, gatherings, processions and demonstrations at the parliament building and surrounding areas from midnight on 8 November until the session ends.

Sources

Background sources: Dhaka Times, 14 October 2026; Jugantor, 14 October 2026; Risingbd, 5 November 2026