Bhola, Oct. 20 -- Speaker Major (retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed Bir Bikram on Tuesday urged leaders and activists of the ruling party to reform themselves, saying Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has taken a firm stance on maintaining law and order, unlike previous governments.

"Those who are leaders and activists of the ruling party should correct themselves," he said while addressing a civic reception at the multipurpose hall of Lalmohan Upazila in Bhola around noon.

Referring to recent actions against ruling party figures, the Speaker said a female MP in Dhaka had come under scrutiny over allegations of occupying a hospital, following which the Prime Minister directed her to resign. He also referred to State Minister Ishraque Hossain's resigna...