Hon. Mujibur Rahman, M.P.
Profession: Politician
Speeches 277 #16 of 225·#7 in party
Attendance 8/8 days present (of recorded)
Top topic Parliamentary Procedure 115 speeches
Last spoke 10 June 2026 in Debate
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84 sittings · counts only, no scoring.
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AI summary AI-assigned tags, 1–3 per speech. Counts only — not a score.
Speech history
277 speeches- 9 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman said allegations that a former Colombo District candidate insulted a child should be determined through investigations, noting that police protection had reportedly been provided because of those allegations. He argued that institutional responses to such incidents were too slow, citing a transfer made only after six months, and urged immediate action and broader “system change” while supporting Chaminda Wijesiri’s Motion. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman clarified that he was not making a personal accusation against the Member and asked the Member not to become agitated. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman supported the motion on COPE recommendations but argued that public institutions suffer from weak implementation and inadequate internal financial and disciplinary checks. He said corruption includes sexual bribery and raised concerns over the handling of a schoolgirl’s suicide linked to alleged child abuse by a teacher, citing delays in the police complaint process, arrest, interdiction, and transfer. He questioned why the Education Ministry acted only months later and alleged unequal treatment and protection for the accused because of political connections. Private Members' Motion (P.19/2024): Course of Action for Implementing Audit Recommendations Women & ChildrenJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 9 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised concerns over the handling of a child’s case involving alleged misconduct by a teacher, subsequent police action, and the school principal’s pressure on the parents to remove the child without a proper inquiry. He said the child later suffered public humiliation at a tuition class, contributing to severe psychological trauma, and questioned reports that police had provided protection to the tuition teacher despite serious allegations. He requested a joint investigation by the Ministry of Education and the Police to restore public confidence. Standing Order 27(2) Questions and Matters of Urgent Public Importance Justice & Human RightsEducationLaw & Order Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised a Point of Order disputing a claim that the Standing Orders require the consent of the Member who asked the original Question before another Member may ask a Supplementary Question. He argued that while this may be a long-standing practice, it is not explicitly provided for in the Standing Orders, and requested that the Chair verify the matter with the Secretariat rather than relying on the Leader of the House’s assertion. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman raised a point of order. No further substantive argument, proposal, or question is included in the provided excerpt. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman argued that Standing Order 33(1) on ordinary oral questions allows only the original questioner to ask up to two supplementary questions and does not expressly require that Member’s consent for others to do so. He contrasted this with Standing Order 38(7) on questions to the Prime Minister, where the consent requirement is explicitly stated, and maintained that applying such a requirement to ordinary oral questions is not supported by the Standing Orders. Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 8 May 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman objected to a statement or interpretation in the proceedings, saying it was incorrect. He clarified that the relevant wording refers to “Any Member.” Questions under Standing Order 27(2) - IMF Conditions and Privilege Matters Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman informed the Minister in charge of Police of an incident in which the Colombo Crime Division allegedly questioned a person for calling Netanyahu a terrorist and for expressing concern over children dying in Palestine. He asked why police officers were posing such questions and urged the Minister to be aware of such conduct, clarifying that he was raising the matter as information rather than an accusation. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Foreign AffairsLaw & Order Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman requested one minute of speaking time. No substantive policy issue, proposal, or argument was raised in the statement. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman requested one additional minute from the Deputy Chairperson, stating that the matter he wished to address was important. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Parliamentary Procedure Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman challenged the Minister’s account of an arrest, saying parents alleged counter-terrorism officers pressured them not to inform others, including human rights bodies. He questioned why a youth was arrested for pasting a sticker, why the Colombo Crime Division visited homes linked to a protest looking for stickers, and why a poet in Eravur who wrote in support of Palestine was summoned to record a statement, requesting clarification. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Security & DefenceLaw & OrderJustice & Human Rights Read →
- 10 April 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman referred to the Batalanda Commission Report and questioned why the JVP/NPP had not pursued the issue earlier despite past opportunities and political alliances, arguing that any renewed accountability process should examine all actors and periods even-handedly. He asked whether the Government would investigate individuals now aligned with it who were allegedly involved in operations against the JVP during 1988-89, as well as other past incidents including those linked to Matale. He also raised current concerns about the use of counter-terror laws, citing the detention of a youth over a sticker critical of Israel, and urged proportional policing, respect for expression and assembly, and due process. Debate: Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Batalanda Torture Chambers Corruption & Governance ReformJustice & Human RightsLaw & Order Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman briefly referred to a prior commitment or statement that the Central Bank Governor would be removed. The remark appears to raise or remind the House of that promise in the context of accountability over the Governor’s position. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Public Finance Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman alleged that 323 containers were recently released by Customs without proper inspection and criticized the failure to table the owners’ names in Parliament. He urged the Government to publish that list, arguing that disclosures about former ministers and past government figures should be matched by transparency on alleged wrongdoing under the current administration. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Corruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman requested that the Ministry table the quality report on STC rice, citing reported problems. He criticized the Budget for lacking a concrete plan to raise state revenue and close the financing gap, and alleged that manifesto commitments to zero-rate VAT on essential goods and services had been broken, particularly with a new 15% tax on IT services and exports. He also questioned the Government’s handling of earlier corruption pledges, including the bond scam, and raised concerns that Customs enforcement teams were harassing small and medium traders beyond the scope of the Customs Ordinance. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Law & OrderCorruption & Governance ReformPublic Finance Read →
- 21 March 2025 AI summary Requested that STC rice not be included in relief packs, citing quality concerns. He asked the Minister to table the STC rice quality report in the House. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage (Twenty-sixth Day) and Third Reading Public Finance Read →
- 19 March 2025 AI summary Hon. Mujibur Rahman urged the Ministry Secretary to intervene in unresolved issues and warned that public officials are accountable for inaction, citing judicial precedents from matters involving the Ministry under Keheliya Rambukwella. He also objected to broad allegations made by the Leader of the House against “Muslim MPs,” calling for any accusation to identify the specific Member concerned rather than generalising against all Muslim parliamentarians. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Parliamentary ProcedureJustice & Human RightsCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 19 March 2025 AI summary Moved a token cut under the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development and urged investigations into alleged corruption, particularly in Sathosa, citing past complaints to CIABOC and the CID and specific concerns over a December 2024 rice procurement tender, the Acting CEO’s dual role, and the transfer of an official who alerted auditors. He criticised the Government for not fulfilling campaign pledges to remove VAT on essential goods and the fuel levy, and argued that rice import duties, controlled price increases, and rising milk powder and consumer prices had worsened the cost of living. Citing national and Colombo consumer price data and Health Ministry nutrition indicators, he said households were cutting food consumption because essential non-food costs could not be reduced, and called for VAT removal and price reductions on essentials. Committee of Supply: Appropriation Bill 2025 - Head 116 and Related Heads (Trade, Commerce, Food Security) Cost of LivingPublic FinanceCorruption & Governance Reform Read →
- 17 March 2025 AI summary Mujibur Rahman argued that child marriage should be treated as a national issue affecting all communities, citing 2012 Department of Census and Statistics data to reject claims that it is mainly a Muslim community problem. He defended the continued recognition of personal laws such as Muslim law, Kandyan law and Thesawalamai, while saying any shortcomings can be discussed and corrected, and urged Members to use statistics responsibly in Parliament. He also drew the Minister’s attention to a 122-year-old Muslim place of worship within the Mahara Prison compound, indicating a concern relating to its status after the 2019 Easter attacks. Appropriation Bill 2025 - Committee Stage Debate on Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs and Ministry of Environment Religion & CultureWomen & ChildrenEthnic Reconciliation & Devolution Read →