Sangsad Bhaban, Feb. 18 -- Deputy Leader of the opposition and Jatiya Party Member Anisul Islam Mahmud on Sunday said extortion has become a culture in the society.

"My appeal to my fellow Members of Parliament. Let us unite in this one cause, where no penny will be spent. Nothing is needed. Only we will pledge not to support them, just resist them. By doing this, I think Bangladesh will survive," he said in Parliament standing on a point of order.

Highlighting the news published in a newspaper, Anisul Islam Mahmud said that extortion money has to be paid for transportation of goods. It adds to the total price. "If you want to construct home, you have to pay extortion," he said.

He also mentioned that if anyone wanted not to pay any ex...