Sangsad Bhaban, Sept. 2 -- Opposition Deputy Leader Syed Mohammad Abdullah Mohammad Taher on Wednesday demanded that the opposition be given chairmanship of parliamentary standing committees in proportion to its representation in parliament, accusing the ruling party of ignoring its legitimate rights.

Speaking on a point of order in Parliament, he said the opposition earlier raised the issue of committee formation and later held discussions with the ruling party over the allocation of committee positions.

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Taher said an understanding was reached that the opposition would get around 26 percent of the committee memberships based on its strength in Parliament...