BNP launches training workshop for lawmakers ahead of first parliament session

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) today started a training workshop for its lawmakers ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled for March 12.

The programme was inaugurated at 10:30 am at the party chairperson’s office in Dhaka's Gulshan by Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman.

Additional Press Secretary Atikur Rahman Ruman confirmed the development, saying Tarique was personally attending the workshop.

The opening session was attended by LGRD Minister and BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, and senior leaders, including Standing Committee members MP Abdul Moyeen Khan, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, Liberation War Affairs Minister Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, and Social Welfare Minister AZM Zahid Hossain.

Tarique delivered the welcome address, while his daughter Zaima Rahman was also present.

Party leaders explained that the workshop is designed to brief newly elected MPs on parliamentary procedures, code of conduct, bill drafting and review, budget analysis, and the functioning of parliamentary committees.

Experienced lawmakers will share their knowledge with newcomers to strengthen parliamentary efficiency.

The two‑day programme has been divided into several sessions.

On the first day, ministers, state ministers, and advisers joined the morning session, while MPs from Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, and Faridpur attended in the afternoon.

On Saturday, MPs from Dhaka district, Mymensingh, and the remaining parts of Dhaka division will participate in the morning session, followed by lawmakers from Sylhet, Cumilla, and Chattogram in the afternoon.

BNP secured 209 seats in the 13th parliamentary election, including 146 first‑time lawmakers.

A senior BNP leader said the workshop will guide MPs on raising points of order, drafting and reviewing bills, taking part in debates, highlighting constituency issues, discussing the president’s address, and ensuring attendance during parliamentary sittings.