"No Allies of the Fallen Fascists Allowed in Parliament": Nahid Islam Stages Walkout

Speaking to reporters after leaving the chamber, Nahid Islam declared that no associate or ally of the fascist government ousted in the mass uprising should be permitted to address the National Parliament. His protest was specifically aimed at President Mohammed Shahabuddin, whose presence and speech have been a major point of contention for several political factions since the change in power.

The session turned chaotic as soon as Speaker Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed invited the President to deliver his inaugural address. Lawmakers from the 11-party opposition alliance, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, began displaying placards and shouting slogans inside the hall. Despite the Speaker's repeated attempts to restore order, the opposition stood firm in their protest. This collective walkout was the culmination of weeks of opposition demands for the President's impeachment and arrest, highlighting a deep-seated constitutional and political crisis that has followed the recent national elections.

Earlier in the day, the formalities began with President Mohammed Shahabuddin administering the oath of office to the newly elected Speaker, Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, and Deputy Speaker Barrister Kaiser Kamal. The ceremony took place at the President's office before the start of the primary session. However, the initial decorum quickly vanished as the House descended into an uproar during the Presidential address. With 219 first-time MPs entering the House, including prominent leaders like Tarique Rahman and Shafiqur Rahman, the 13th Parliament’s first day has set a highly polarized and intense tone for the upcoming legislative term.