Remarks on women MPs’ attire, Opposition leaders’ family spark uproar in parliament

The Opposition chief whip says it crosses parliamentary norms and violated personal and religious freedoms

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June 14, 2026

Senior Correspondent

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Parliament had descended into disorder after BNP lawmaker Monirul Haque Chowdhury commented about the attire of Opposition women MPs.

The comments, which also referred to the wife of Deputy Leader of the Opposition Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher, triggered strong protests during the budget session on Sunday.

Remarks on women MPs’ attire, Opposition leaders’ family spark uproar in parliament

Remarks on women MPs’ attire, Opposition leaders’ family spark uproar in parliament

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