The first sitting of the 13th parliament yesterday adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief over the deaths of several national and international figures, including three-time prime minister Khaleda Zia and the martyrs of the July uprising.

The 13th parliament yesterday held its inaugural sitting amid a heated atmosphere, as opposition MPs staged a walkout in protest against President Mohammed Shahabuddin speaking in the House.

Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman yesterday expressed hope that the House would function effectively and uphold democratic values.

MPs must serve people’s interests, not their parties’.

Opposition MPs walked out during President Shahabuddin’s address as quiet exchanges and subtle smiles hinted at the politics beneath the spectacle

Accuses president of inaction over July killings, contradictory statements, and ignoring reform council mandate

Jamaat-led alliance lawmakers protest Shahabuddin’s speech, chant slogans in the House

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.