Regarding the main opposition, Law Minister Anisul Huq today (January 9) said it would be known after the oath of members of parliament (MPs).

He also said that the Jatiya Party would be considered as the main opposition party in the parliament if the independent lawmakers failed to form an alliance.

The law minister said while talking to the reports at his ministry office in the capital this afternoon.

The minister said, “If they (independent parliamentarians) think they will all remain separate, then surely the Jatiya Party will get the privilege as it secured 11 seats.” 

The law minister clarified that securing 10 percent of seats is required to be officially recognised as an opposition party in the parliament.

However, the law minister did not respond when asked how the Jatiya Party would be considered as the main opposition party in the parliament with only 10 seats.

Responding to another query, Huq said the independent lawmakers can form an alliance if they want.

Independent candidates have secured a total of 62 seats, which is nearly six times the Jatiya Party's tally of 11 seats.

Awami League is forming the government for the fourth consecutive term with 222 seats that have given the party an absolute majority in the 12th parliament.

The party with the second-largest number of seats in parliament becomes the official opposition and has the authority to appoint a leader of the opposition.

BDST: 1743 HRS, JAN 09, 2024
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