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deemed illegal, questions could also be raised about the legitimacy of the interim government.

She also said politics should not be limited to viral Facebook posts, adding that both the government and the opposition must play important roles in serving the country.

“Politics cannot be driven by bot armies, viral posts or insults alone. Had Facebook or social media existed in 1971, we do not know whether the country would have been liberated,” she said.

Shama stressed that the Liberation War stands above everything.

She also said she relates to the sentiments of fellow MPs Nahid and Hasnat (Abdullah) and expressed hope that their children will grow up in a new Bangladesh where the rule of law prevails, murders are punished, and justice is ensured.

“If we avoid mudslinging and remain united, this parliament can be the starting point of qualitative development,” she added.

After taking the floor following Shama’s speech, Nahid said, “I was an adviser in that government… I resigned long before the election. Since this allegation has been made in parliament, proof must be given of where Nahid Islam committed corruption.”

Later, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad clarified that the state minister for foreign affairs had not mentioned anyone’s name in her remarks.