Dhaka, Oct. 9 -- Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has described the threats to halt remittance flows as anti-national, anti-humanitarian and contrary to the interests of the people, criticizing the opposition party to the parliament.

"Such a threat means you are threatening to keep the people of the country hungry, halt the country's development and disrupt economic activities. Remittance is a driving force of our national economy, and you are threatening to shut down that driving force. What kind of politics do you practice?" he said.

Remittances sent by Bangladeshis working abroad make a significant contribution to the national economy and support the livelihoods of their families back home. Millions of families depend on these funds, he added.

He ...