Bangladesh National Parliament

Cultivating a politically-diverse generation of leaders

It is time to ensure demographic and occupational diversity across our political system.

JS body for merging cultural and tourism ministries

A parliamentary body recommends that the government for merging cultural and tourism ministries into a single one for flourishing of country’s tourism sector.

Technical education mandatory in schools, suggests parliamentary body

A parliamentary body recommends making technical courses mandatory at all general stream secondary schools.

No pressure on MPs to take oath

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said it is not her policy to divide any party or do anything that leads to a split in a party.

BNP MP-elect takes oath

In a surprise move, BNP-lawmaker elect Zahidur Rahman took oath as MP yesterday against the party’s decision of not joining parliament.

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury sworn in as Speaker of 11th Jatiya Sangsad

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury is sworn in as the Speaker of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad after she was elected as the Speaker for the record third consecutive term in the country’s history.

Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton made chief whip of 11th parliament

Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton, lawmaker from Madaripur-1 constituency, is made the chief whip of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad by President Abdul Hamid.

BNP forms human chain protesting maiden session of 11th parliament

BNP leaders and activists have formed a human chain in the city protesting the maiden session of the 11th parliament that starts today.

Let's not be monsters

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked her party's newly elected lawmakers not to misuse their position to make a fortune or serve their personal interests.

January 30, 2019
January 30, 2019

Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton made chief whip of 11th parliament

Noor-e-Alam Chowdhury Liton, lawmaker from Madaripur-1 constituency, is made the chief whip of the 11th Jatiya Sangsad by President Abdul Hamid.

January 30, 2019
January 30, 2019

BNP forms human chain protesting maiden session of 11th parliament

BNP leaders and activists have formed a human chain in the city protesting the maiden session of the 11th parliament that starts today.

January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019

Instance not necessary

Lawmakers elected in Sunday's polls took oath as members of the 11th parliament yesterday with the 10th Jatiya Sangsad still in place.

January 4, 2019
January 4, 2019

Let's not be monsters

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday asked her party's newly elected lawmakers not to misuse their position to make a fortune or serve their personal interests.