, April 16 -- Chief Whip Nurul Islam recited a poem at Parliament on Thursday honoring Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, marking the first such tribute at the 13th Parliament.

The Chief Whip formally congratulated the Prime Minister on his inclusion in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world.

The announcement was met with enthusiastic desk-thumping from treasury bench members.

"Our leader and Leader of the House, Tarique Rahman, has been honored as one of the world's 100 most influential personalities," Nurul Islam said. "This honour for the Prime Minister is an honor for the nation. On behalf of this Parliament, I offer my sincere congratulations."

Following his speech, Nurul Islam recited a poem dedicated t...