During the first day of the fifth session of the eighth Jatiya Sangsad saw the main opposition Awami League (AL) staged a brief walkout.
Awami League lawmakers led by the Leader of the Opposition in the Parliament Sheikh Hasina staged the walkout following the Speaker's efusal to entertain points of order raised by many front-ranking opposition lawmakers and the switching off the microphone of the opposition leader. (For details please click on 1600 UTC)