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Parliament Watch
Source: BDPolicyLab Watch record and cited public sourcesAs of 2026-05-17
Dr. Shafiqur Rahman advocates for constitutional reforms and the implementation of the July Charter based on the recent referendum mandate.
Delivered a speech at a rally in Chattogram warning the government of rising public discontent.
Participated in the parliamentary discussion on the proposed national budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
Criticized political flattery in Parliament and advocated for responsible democratic debate.
Stated party demand for a constitutional reform council based on the referendum verdict.
Reiterated that ignoring the referendum mandate has triggered a political crisis.
Constituency number 188 confirmed by Wikipedia (Dhaka-15) and multiple election sources -- no discrepancy. Wards 4, 13, 14, 16 of DNCC confirmed by Wikipedia and Dhaka Daily Bangla Post; area descriptions (Kazipara-Kafrul, Mirpur-10, Mirpur-14, Sheorapara-Taltola) drawn from ward geography, not further sub-divided as upazilas do not apply here (this is a city corporation constituency). Vote counts (85,131 winner; 63,517 runner-up; 157,060 total valid) sourced from Wikipedia cross-checked against BSS; derived shares: 85131/157060=54.20%, 63517/157060=40.44%, margin 21614/157060=13.76% -- all verified. Prior term count for Shafiqur Rahman is 1 (first-time MP; lost Moulvibazar-2 in 2001 and Dhaka-15 in 2018 per Wikipedia). Wealth 14,999,474 BDT per income-tax return FY 2025-26 filed with EC (UNB, December 2025 nomination affidavit); annual income 360,000 BDT (300,000 agricultural + 60,000 other). Criminal cases per EC affidavit: 2 cases pending before High Court (stayed); 32 historical cases mostly acquitted/withdrawn including the December 2022 militancy-support charge dropped March 2025. committee_memberships: not yet published by parliament.gov.bd at time of verification. boundary_redrawn_2024 false: constituency established 2008, no 2024 EC delimitation change found.
Source: 10 primary source linksAs of 2026-05-17
Attended and spoke at the Freedom 250 musical performance at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
Announced as a speaker for an upcoming 11-party alliance grand rally in Rangpur.