62 independent MPs want to form forum led by AK Azad

Businessman AK Azad, newly-elected MP from Faridpur-3 constituency, is keen to form a forum with 62 independent MPs, who secured victory in the 12th parliamentary elections.

On Monday, AK Azad said, “If Prime Minister gives an opportunity we can form a forum and emerge as the main opposition in the parliament. We will apply to the Speaker and we will criticize the government constructively”.

He paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman by placing a wreath at his grave in Tungipara of Gopalganj.

The newly-elected MPs were sworn in on 10 January and the 37-member cabinet, led by Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina, took oath on 11 January. The portfolios of ministers and state ministers have already been distributed.