Sangsad Bhaban, Feb. 14 -- Two senior MPs -- Rashed Khan Menon and Fakhrul Imam -- on Thursday in Parliament demanded a statement from the Foreign Minister whether the signing of a 'defence pact' between Bangladesh and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is not contradictory to the Constitution.

Former minister and Workers Party President Rashed Khan Menon raised the issue taking floor on the point of order in the House.

He demanded the Foreign Minister make a statement under the section 300 of the rules of procedure in parliament over the 'agreement' and urged the Speaker to pass a ruling on the issue from the constitutional aspect.

Referring to a BBC report, Menon said Bangladesh was to sign a 'defence deal' with Saudi Arabia under which Ban...