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Plea to give MPs Tk 5 lakh each for uplift projects

AL to table Amendment Bill Thursday
The Jattya Sangsad resumed Its sitting at IO 42 AM on Sunday with the Speaker. Abdur Rahman Biswas, tn the chair, reports BSS.
The proceedings of the House began after the tilwat-e Quran. The House witnessed a noisy scene that started following an answer to a supplementary question on the purchase of ATP aircraft by the then Er-shad government.
The trouble erupted when Civil Aviation Minister M A Mannan replying to a supplementary question from Awami League member Tofaei Ahmed said the Shipping Minister M K Anwar the then Finance Secretary. was the only person who had opposed the purchase of ATP aircraft.
Suranjit
Raising objection to the answer. Ganatantree Party leader Suranjit Sengupta told the chair that the question was whether Anwar was a member of the then Cabinet-sub Committee that had authorised the purchase of ATP aircraft.
Replying again, the Civil Aviation Minister said that Anwar was a member of that subcommittee but he had vehemently opposed the purchase of the ATP aircraft.
Speaker Abdur Rahman Biswas then announced the end of the question hour but the Shipping Minster rose to give his personal clarification.
The opposition members also rose to tell the chair that the minister could not make any personal clarification as the question hour was over.
However, as Anwar began to make his point. Tofaei Ahmed drew the attention of the chair and said the minister could not make a speech on hi* point of personal clarification
Deputy Leader of the Oppo sition Abdus Samad Azad and Ganatantree Party leader Suranjit Sengupta supported the contention of Tofaei
The House then witnessed a complete noisy scene with both the opposition and treasury bench members making shouts and counter shouts
However.- amid noise Anwar took the floor and said although a member of the subcommittee. he was the only person who had vehemently opposed the purchase of ATP aircraft
Shudhangsu Shekhar Halder tried to make a point but his voice drowned in the
As the opposition members failed to make their point, they staged a walk out The Jamaat e lslami members, however, remained sitting in the House.
The Jatiya Party members remained absent from the House for the third day Sunday.
The Speaker then disposed of four notices on privileges and 11 call on attention. He said one notice received from Moulana Ansar All (Jamaat-Satkhira) on erosion of a hat in Satkliira has been admitted for discussion.
The House resumed discussion on the supplementary budget.
Sakhawat Hossain
Initiating the discussion Moulana Sakhawat Hossain (Jamaat-Jessore) said present government had presented a body it inherited from the past autocratic regime.
He said the House should make a postmortem before it passed the supplementary al-locatlon on various heads.
Referring to an additional head of expenditure under miscellaneous, the Jamaat member said a 10 per cent cut was proposed tn this account but in fact Taka 1.94 crore more was spent
At this stage the opposition members entered the House.
Moulana Sakhawat said Taka 14.10 crore had been spent on rural development of the greater Rangpur district and Taka 19 crore had been proposed in the 1991-92 financial budget for the same district. He wanted to know why no money was allocated for any other district of the country.
Sakhawat alleged that not even one per cent of the revenue collected from Jessore was spent on the development of the district.
He called for forming a parliamentary committee for examining the expenditures under different heads.
Abdul Gani
Mohammad Abdul Gani (BNP-Meherpur) said the present government was compelled to take the burden of excess expenditure made by the past autocratic Ershad government. But at the same time the present government was taking steps against cor rupt practices of the govern ment of Ershad.
He said BNP government is democratically elected and ft had some commitment to the people, which were being implemented.
Gani said the present Jatiya Sangsad was formed through an election and it aimed at improving the lot of the people.
He called upon the members belonging to both the treasury and opposition benches to show tolerance and respect democratic rights of every member. He said If we show respect to each other, we could serve the people better.
Shahjahan Siraj
Taking part in discussions on the supplementary budget. Shahjahan SeraJ USD Tangall) said the 1990-91 suppiemen tary budget was peculiar in character since three govern ments — Ershad regime the interim government and the present government were involved In this
He. said that governments had gone for additional expen dttures beyond the budget and later sought approval of such
the highest in the budget but in reality the defence would surpass the allocation in this sector.
The amount in last year’s budget in the education sector could not be spent while the allocation in the defence had exceeded what was originally earmarked for the sector.
Besides, he said, expenditures like that of the cadet colleges were met from the education head but these colleges were not under the education ministry. SeraJ said, it was misleading to say that highest allocation had been given to the education sector.
The member said it was a pity that the money earmarked for education could not be spent and wondered why such a situation existed when the need in this sector was so high.
Speaking about the education sector. SeraJ said a perilous condition now existed in this vital area of national life with no clear direction for the future generation. The situation In Chittagong University was a clear manifestation in this regard, he added.
He said In the railway sector even minimum facilities for the passengers were now nonexistent in the trains. He said recently he and 14 other Members of Parliament had gone to Chittagong by train. Our Journey was tortous because of the bad sitting condition and lack of water.
He also mentioned the Jamuna Bridge Project and said it was not certain whether railway tracks would finally be there in the bridge. "We are only hearing about provisions for railway lines but so far it has not been made clear, he said
Turning to the agricultural sector. SeraJ said little attention had always been given to this sector despite the fact that the fate of the people was inseparably linked with the betterment of the farmers. He demanded reduction in the prices of kerosene and diesel for the greater benefits of the farmers and others.
About the law and order situation. SeraJ said it was disappointing that no government since 1972 could perform well in this area. Murders and other crimes in broad day light were a common feature in the capital today, he said stressing the supreme need to improve the situation.
SeraJ said Members of Parliament had a lot of responsibility but there was virtually no scope for them to contribute to developmental activities. He demanded that
Members of Parliament be given at least Taka five lakh under their disposal for carrying out development work in their constituencies since people expected some work from them. He also called for an offtce for the MPs in their respective areas so that they could have a base there and involve themselves more serl-
Seraj deplored that former MP in this country had no importance and demanded that cx-MPs who served more than two terms should be given some facilities.
The Speaker then adjourned the House till 3 PM.
Azizur Rahman
As soon as the House resumed Sunday afternoon with the Speaker Abdur Rahman Biswas in the chair. Azizur Rahman (AL-Moulvibazar) stood up promptly and urged the chair to allow discussion on his call attention notice on emergency rehabilitation of the flood-affected people in Moulvibazar. He said it was a great fortune to get call attention notice through for discussion on matters of urgent public Importance under Rule 71 of the rules of procedure. He said he could not avail himself of the opportunity to hold the discussion on his motion as he said they (Awami League members) were not in the House at that time.
The Speaker told the member that it was not possible now to hold discussion on his call attention notice as the concerned minister was not in the House. He however said his motion could be discussed today (Monday).
Mian Wazed
The Speaker then asked Mian Abdul Wazed (BNP Brahmanbaria) to start discussion on supplementary budget.
Taking the floor Wazed said corruption had crept into all levels of the administration during the nine years of the autocratic rule.
Wazed expressed the hope that things would definitely change under the government of BNP. He said the budget would now be formulated on the basis of the politics and the 19-point programme of BNP.
He called for giving more facilities to the peasants in the border areas. He said instead of making the development programme Dhaka-Chittagong oriented it should be spread to every village of Bangladesh.
M M Nazrul Islam
Speaking next. Principal M
M Nazrul Islam (AL-Bhola) referred to the additional expenditures for the foreign missions and said "we should be careful in spending more tn this sector as we are poor."
He said the extra expenditures for the police was not also justified as he said they (police) had failed to discharge their duties. He urged the Prime Minister, in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to keep an eye on the matter.
He also said the border areas were heaven for smugglers and added that Indian Border Security men beat us and we swallow the beating.” He said the spending of Taka eight crore more than the budgetary allocation for the BDR had no Justification in the circumstances.
Nazrul Islam also expressed his reservation about spending of Taka 67 crore for the defence sector.
He said it was a misfortune for us that in the education sector 263 crore remained unutilised while crores of Taka were spent in other sectors in addition to their original allocations.
Referring to the Gulf War. he said the price of oil was 21 US dollars a barrel in the international market before the war. He said the price shot up to 45 dollars during he war but came down to only 17 US dollars after the war. But. he said, the price of diesel in Bangladesh was raised to Taka 3100 per barrel from Taka 1400 per barrel during the war. He said the rise in the price of diesel and kerosene had multiplied the miseries of the poor village people who had not the capacity even to burn a wicker lamp. He said the peasants were also having a tough time due to the price-rise of diesel.
Jamiruddin Sircar
Taking the floor. State Minister for Land Jamiruddin Sircar said there was hardly any scope of discussion on the supplementary budget Citing
constitutional obligation and practices in the past. He said since expenditure was a necessity, we had to pass the supplementary budget where the spending had already been made. He said despite higher spending, we had to pass the supplementary budget for the continuity of parliament He also mentioned that the budget had been duly scrutinised by the Acting President before he assented to the budget.
Referring to the issue of high unemployment in the country raised by Awami League member Salauddln Yusuf, the State Minister said the age limit for government service had been lipted to solve the problem. He said he shared the worries on unemployment with Awami League member. Sircar described the supplementary budget as "satisfactory" and said that It should be passed without hesitation and dissension.
Abdur Rouf
Abdur Rouf (AL-Nilpha-mari). said they were morally bound to pass the bill for the expenditure as it had already been made. He said what "we are trying" was to enquire whether the axed money were properly utilised.
Rouf said although huge sums were spent for the railway and the police, people were not getting due service. He alleged that corruption had spread into the administration. There should not be any further allocation to those areas where people were not getting service, he opined.
Earlier. Rouf called for bringing an end to the present constitutional dilemma by amending the constitution in accordance with the joint declaration of the three alliances making parliament sovereign. He said Awami League planned to bring the constitutional amendment next Thursday, the private mem-
Samad Azad
Taking the floor Deputy Leader of Opposition Abdus Samad Azad said a student was killed in a clash at the Jagannath University College late last night. The police intervened at Nawabpur Road when the body of the victim was being brought toward Press Club Sunday.
Azad urged the Deputy Leader of the House to issue necessary directive to the police to allow the body to be brought to the Press Club. He requested both the Deputy Leader of the House and the LORD Minister, who Is also
Members of Parliament be given at least Taka five lakh under their disposal for carrying out development work in their constituencies since people expected some work from them. He also called for an offtce for the MPs in their respective areas so that they could have a base there and involve themselves more serl-
Seraj deplored that former MP in this country had no importance and demanded that cx-MPs who served more than two terms should be given some facilities.
The Speaker then adjourned the House till 3 PM.
Azizur Rahman
As soon as the House resumed Sunday afternoon with the Speaker Abdur Rahman Biswas in the chair. Azizur Rahman (AL-Moulvibazar) stood up promptly and urged the chair to allow discussion on his call attention notice on emergency rehabilitation of the flood-affected people in Moulvibazar. He said it was a great fortune to get call attention notice through for discussion on matters of urgent public Importance under Rule 71 of the rules of procedure. He said he could not avail himself of the opportunity to hold the discussion on his motion as he said they (Awami League members) were not in the House at that time.
The Speaker told the member that it was not possible now to hold discussion on his call attention notice as the concerned minister was not in the House. He however said his motion could be discussed today (Monday).
Mian Wazed
The Speaker then asked Mian Abdul Wazed (BNP Brahmanbaria) to start discussion on supplementary budget.
Taking the floor Wazed said corruption had crept into all levels of the administration during the nine years of the autocratic rule.
Wazed expressed the hope that things would definitely change under the government of BNP. He said the budget would now be formulated on the basis of the politics and the 19-point programme of BNP.
He called for giving more facilities to the peasants in the border areas. He said instead of making the development programme Dhaka-Chittagong oriented it should be spread to every village of Bangladesh.
M M Nazrul Islam
Speaking next. Principal M
M Nazrul Islam (AL-Bhola) referred to the additional expenditures for the foreign missions and said "we should be careful in spending more tn this sector as we are poor."
He said the extra expenditures for the police was not also justified as he said they (police) had failed to discharge their duties. He urged the Prime Minister, in charge of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to keep an eye on the matter.
He also said the border areas were heaven for smugglers and added that Indian Border Security men beat us and we swallow the beating.” He said the spending of Taka eight crore more than the budgetary allocation for the BDR had no Justification in the circumstances.
Nazrul Islam also expressed his reservation about spending of Taka 67 crore for the defence sector.
He said it was a misfortune for us that in the education sector 263 crore remained unutilised while crores of Taka were spent in other sectors in addition to their original allocations.
Referring to the Gulf War. he said the price of oil was 21 US dollars a barrel in the international market before the war. He said the price shot up to 45 dollars during he war but came down to only 17 US dollars after the war. But. he said, the price of diesel in Bangladesh was raised to Taka 3100 per barrel from Taka 1400 per barrel during the war. He said the rise in the price of diesel and kerosene had multiplied the miseries of the poor village people who had not the capacity even to burn a wicker lamp. He said the peasants were also having a tough time due to the price-rise of diesel.
Jamiruddin Sircar
Taking the floor. State Minister for Land Jamiruddin Sircar said there was hardly any scope of discussion on the supplementary budget Citing
constitutional obligation and practices in the past. He said since expenditure was a necessity, we had to pass the supplementary budget where the spending had already been made. He said despite higher spending, we had to pass the supplementary budget for the continuity of parliament He also mentioned that the budget had been duly scrutinised by the Acting President before he assented to the budget.
Referring to the issue of high unemployment in the country raised by Awami League member Salauddln Yusuf, the State Minister said the age limit for government service had been lipted to solve the problem. He said he shared the worries on unemployment with Awami League member. Sircar described the supplementary budget as "satisfactory" and said that It should be passed without hesitation and dissension.
Abdur Rouf
Abdur Rouf (AL-Nilpha-mari). said they were morally bound to pass the bill for the expenditure as it had already been made. He said what "we are trying" was to enquire whether the axed money were properly utilised.
Rouf said although huge sums were spent for the railway and the police, people were not getting due service. He alleged that corruption had spread into the administration. There should not be any further allocation to those areas where people were not getting service, he opined.
Earlier. Rouf called for bringing an end to the present constitutional dilemma by amending the constitution in accordance with the joint declaration of the three alliances making parliament sovereign. He said Awami League planned to bring the constitutional amendment next Thursday, the private mem-
Samad Azad
Taking the floor Deputy Leader of Opposition Abdus Samad Azad said a student was killed in a clash at the Jagannath University College late last night. The police intervened at Nawabpur Road when the body of the victim was being brought toward Press Club Sunday.
Azad urged the Deputy Leader of the House to issue necessary directive to the police to allow the body to be brought to the Press Club. He requested both the Deputy Leader of the House and the LORD Minister, who Is also
Secretary General of BNP to go to the Press Club along with
lence for the victim. This would defuse tension and help maintaining law and order, he added.
Deputy Leader of the House Prof Badruddoza Chowdhury said so far he knew two persons one each from two sides, were killed tn the clash. He said he had no knowledge that the police had prevented taking the body toward Press Club. He. however, said he would look Into the matter and inform the House of the latest position after Asr prayer.
Jahanara Begum
Jahanara Begum (BNP) praised the Finance Minister for presenting a balanced budget for the fiscal 1991-92. She regretted that the opposition members failed to thank the Finance Minister for his fine budget
She also criticised those who made very critical comment about the whole police adminlstraUon at random. There were many honest police personnel who lived a hard life because of their honesty. It would be unfortunate if all the members of police department were charged with corruption, she added.
Referring to the declining deposit of the general people in the banks she urged the concerned authorities to encourage a savings by taking suitable steps.
Jahanara Begum particularly praised the Education Minister and the Finance Minister for allocating the highest amount tn the education sector.
She alleged that Anti-Corruption Bureau had now become the den of corruption. She urged the government to rid this bureau of corruption and corrupt personnel.
Shamsuddoha
Shamsuddoha (CPB-Nllphamari) said though the present government came to power after a long drawn struggle against autocracy it has presented a supplementary budget which was a legacy of the past autocratic government.
He said the government gave blanket coverage to all the misdeeds of the autocratic regime by presenting the sup plemehtary budget In its present form. The past autocratic regime of deposed President Ershad followed "plunder capitalism’ to toot and plunder money through dishonest and corrupt practices.
The country could never expect to make any stride if the present government followed the policy of the autocratic regime The country would plunge into still deeper crisi* If the government looked at the problems tn different spheres lightly and halfheartedly. he added.
Quoting newspaper report the CPB member said nearly five lakh people had left Bangladesh to seek Indian citi aensnlp. Many of the kadera of Muhajlr Sangha representing the Bangladeshi refugees In India are Muslims, he said adding the exodus of the Bangladeshis pointed to the sorry state of economy of this country.
He called upon the govern ment to take realistic steps for the alleviation of poverty and elimination of corruption from the society. He expressed his concern at the deteriora tlon of law and order situation and rise in the incidents of hi Jacking and said the elected members of the Sangsad irre spectlve of party affiliation should give a serious thought to R. Autocracy had gone but evil practices of die fallen regime were still continuing unabated, he said
When Shamsuddoha was In the midst of his speech.
Speaker Abdur Rahman Biswas said, ‘nemesis does not stop all on a sudden: tt takes time.'
The CPB member expressed the hope that the government would present the supplementary budget next time making a departure from the past practice and In keeping with the aspirations of the people and need of the country.
The Speaker urged members to suggest steps for presenting supplementary budget in a new way in future.
Aminul Huq
Speaking next. Aminul Huq (BNP-Rajshahi) said the supplementary budget had to be passed for the sake of maintaining continuity.
He said during the last nine years Bangladesh had witnessed an autocratic rule and money had been spent at the whims of the then president
The BNP member said additional expenses were made on account of allowances, honorarium and in other unproductive sectors. Huq proposed for constitution of a parliamentary committee to examine as to how the additional amount as shown in the supplementary budget had been spent.
The Treasury Bench member referred to the country's northern region and said it continued to remain neglected for long In the past.
He said a partial implementation of the ‘Barendra Project’ In the northern region had enhanced food production by five lakh tons.
Huq urged the government to implement the Barendra Project which, he said. would help solve the country's food deficit problem.
As the member completed his speech, the Speaker adjourned the house at 5-07 PM for the Asr prayer.
The House reassembled at 5-47 PM with the Deputy Speaker Sheikh Razzak Alt, tn the chair.
Motia Chowdhury
Participating tn the discussion on the supplementary budget Awaml League member Mrs Motia Chowdhury said the BNP had three months' responsibility on the supplementary budget of the fiscal 1991-92 six months of which passed during Ershad regime and three months under the Acting President.
She referred to the expenditure in the defence sector and said despite such a huge expenditure the Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff had failed to demonstrate their sense of responsibilities during the last devastating cyclone and tidal surge.
Motia, however, said that the two chiefs were relieved of their respective posts.
She said the members of the US Task Force irrespective of their posts were seen carrying goods on their back but such kind of demonstration was not noticed among the members of the country's Armed Forces.
The Awaml League member said a Treasury Bench member had also stated In the House that the senior officers of Bangladesh Armed Forces maintained luxurious life.
Motia Chowdhury criticised the government for not informing the House about the arrival of the Task Force. She said usually Task Force went to different countries but the Parliament should have been duly informed.
Referring to the expenditure on Bangladesh missions abroad the Awaml League member said the members of Bangladesh Army had been sent to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and they worked there defying all odds.
But she pointed out that Saudi Arabia had bought one lakh gunny bags from India which had not supported the Saudis on the Gulf War issue.
Mrs Chowdhury said what kind of diplomacy was pursued that India got the order and wanted to know why the nation spent Taka six crore for such diplomacy.
As the Awaml League mem ber concluded her speech Deputy Leader of the House Prof A Q M Badruddoea Chowdhury took the floor to make a statement on the incident of Jagannath University College as he had committed earlier tn the day
Prof Chowdhury said two student organisations, one belonging to Jatiyatabadi Dal and the other belonging to opposi tion clashed on the campus of the Jagannath University College late last night
He said two students from the two sides wen toiled during the clash The body of the student belonging to Chhatra Dal had already been sent to hto village home while a pro cession was brought out with the body of the student belonging to opposition.
He said the processionists were staying at Rayshaheb Bazar Prof Chowdhury said It would not be wise to go there, to express sympathy as there
Speaker Abdur Rahman Biswas said, ‘nemesis does not stop all on a sudden: tt takes time.'
The CPB member expressed the hope that the government would present the supplementary budget next time making a departure from the past practice and In keeping with the aspirations of the people and need of the country.
The Speaker urged members to suggest steps for presenting supplementary budget in a new way in future.
Aminul Huq
Speaking next. Aminul Huq (BNP-Rajshahi) said the supplementary budget had to be passed for the sake of maintaining continuity.
He said during the last nine years Bangladesh had witnessed an autocratic rule and money had been spent at the whims of the then president
The BNP member said additional expenses were made on account of allowances, honorarium and in other unproductive sectors. Huq proposed for constitution of a parliamentary committee to examine as to how the additional amount as shown in the supplementary budget had been spent.
The Treasury Bench member referred to the country's northern region and said it continued to remain neglected for long In the past.
He said a partial implementation of the ‘Barendra Project’ In the northern region had enhanced food production by five lakh tons.
Huq urged the government to implement the Barendra Project which, he said. would help solve the country's food deficit problem.
As the member completed his speech, the Speaker adjourned the house at 5-07 PM for the Asr prayer.
The House reassembled at 5-47 PM with the Deputy Speaker Sheikh Razzak Alt, tn the chair.
Motia Chowdhury
Participating tn the discussion on the supplementary budget Awaml League member Mrs Motia Chowdhury said the BNP had three months' responsibility on the supplementary budget of the fiscal 1991-92 six months of which passed during Ershad regime and three months under the Acting President.
She referred to the expenditure in the defence sector and said despite such a huge expenditure the Chief of Naval Staff and Chief of Air Staff had failed to demonstrate their sense of responsibilities during the last devastating cyclone and tidal surge.
Motia, however, said that the two chiefs were relieved of their respective posts.
She said the members of the US Task Force irrespective of their posts were seen carrying goods on their back but such kind of demonstration was not noticed among the members of the country's Armed Forces.
The Awaml League member said a Treasury Bench member had also stated In the House that the senior officers of Bangladesh Armed Forces maintained luxurious life.
Motia Chowdhury criticised the government for not informing the House about the arrival of the Task Force. She said usually Task Force went to different countries but the Parliament should have been duly informed.
Referring to the expenditure on Bangladesh missions abroad the Awaml League member said the members of Bangladesh Army had been sent to Saudi Arabia during the Gulf War and they worked there defying all odds.
But she pointed out that Saudi Arabia had bought one lakh gunny bags from India which had not supported the Saudis on the Gulf War issue.
Mrs Chowdhury said what kind of diplomacy was pursued that India got the order and wanted to know why the nation spent Taka six crore for such diplomacy.
As the Awaml League mem ber concluded her speech Deputy Leader of the House Prof A Q M Badruddoea Chowdhury took the floor to make a statement on the incident of Jagannath University College as he had committed earlier tn the day
Prof Chowdhury said two student organisations, one belonging to Jatiyatabadi Dal and the other belonging to opposi tion clashed on the campus of the Jagannath University College late last night
He said two students from the two sides wen toiled during the clash The body of the student belonging to Chhatra Dal had already been sent to hto village home while a pro cession was brought out with the body of the student belonging to opposition.
He said the processionists were staying at Rayshaheb Bazar Prof Chowdhury said It would not be wise to go there, to express sympathy as there