The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, although shorter than the first two, offered several indications of the difficulties ahead.

Differences of opinion and political competition are natural in a democratic system, but they should not turn into hostility, Leader of the House Tarique Rahman has said.

Ten more parliamentary standing committees of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad were formed yesterday, with opposition MPs again excluded from chairing the bodies despite their demand for 26 percent of the chairmanships.

Exchange between Shafiqur Rahman and Salahuddin Ahmed comes as parliament forms the Textiles and Jute Ministry standing committee

Returning after months of treatment abroad, the BNP lawmaker seeks prayers for strength to serve his constituency and the country

Taher says opposition was promised a share of standing committee chairs

There are moments in a parliamentary career that one anticipates: the first speech, the first bill, the first vote. And then there are moments no one prepares you for.

Opposition MPs burst into protest in parliament yesterday after Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed compared their speeches to those delivered at Shahbagh and Paltan Maidan. 

Two major bills aimed at strengthening human rights protection and another allowing parents to transfer property while retaining lifetime rights to use it were placed before the Jatiya Sangsad yesterday amid an opposition walkout.

Opposition would maintain its position demanding comprehensive reforms and implementation of the referendum verdict, he says

Home minister says democracy will suffer if parliament fails to remain effective

Opposition leader says ministers’ bills should not override pending private members’ business

The controversy surrounding Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam poses two questions that must not be confused.

Speaker or his representative expected to address the media at 5:00pm, though parliament authorities have yet to announce the purpose officially

Watchdog raises concern over legislative process, standing committee appointments

Uncertainty over constitutional reforms deepened yesterday as opposition MPs walked out in protest at the formation of a special parliamentary committee, insisting that the reforms be carried out through a council outlined in the July charter.

Shafiqur Rahman says the treasury bench’s proposal disregards the referendum mandate and the July Charter

Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher becomes first Jamaat lawmaker to head a parliamentary standing committee

NCP MP also questions progress in ACC cases against Bashundhara Group

Jamaat lawmakers object to BNP MP’s remarks