Jatiya Sangsad
Prothom Alo is the enemy of AL, democracy, country's people: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the daily Prothom Alo is the enemy of Awami League, democracy, and the people of the country
Cultivating a politically-diverse generation of leaders
It is time to ensure demographic and occupational diversity across our political system.
JS passes Boilers Bill
The Boilers Bill, 2022, which aims to check boiler-related accidents and ensure a safer work environment, was passed in the parliament yesterday.
Coronavirus: JS special session on March 22, 23 cancelled
The Special Session of Jatiya Sangsad has been postponed following outbreak of the coronavirus across the country, Joynal Abedin.
Default loan increased by Tk 43,210cr
The amount of total default loan in the country’s banks and financial institutions has increased by about Tk 43,210 crore since September 2015, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal informs parliament.
Zakia Nur takes oath as MP
Dr Syeda Zakia Nur, who was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) uncontested from Kishoreganj-1 constituency, takes oath at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban in Dhaka.
BB Cyber Heist: JP's Chunnu demands finance minister's statement in House
Mujibul Haque Chunnu, a lawmaker from the main opposition Jatiya Party, yesterday demanded that Finance Minister AHM Mostafa Kamal give a statement in parliament on the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist.
Rajuk code flouted in 66pc buildings
Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rejaul Karim yesterday told the parliament that 66 percent of buildings in the capital were constructed violating building code of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk).
Partners in polls now in opposition
The Awami League and its Grand Alliance partners contested the December 30 election together, but the allies of the ruling party would sit on the opposition bench in the 11th parliament which begins its journey today.
Amendment to Children Act passed at JS
The Shishu (Amendment) Bill, 2018 was passed in parliament yesterday, with provision to set up one or more children tribunals in each district.
Power Disruption: JS sitting cut short
The Jatiya Sangsad session yesterday was hastily adjourned within an hour due to power disruption in the Sangsad Bhaban.
JS passes national budget FY 2018-19
The Jatiya Sangsad passes the proposed Tk 4,64,573 crore national budget for 2018-19 fiscal year.
Digital Security Bill: JS body gets 2 months more for scrutiny
The parliament unanimously grants two more months for further scrutiny of the controversial Digital Security Bill-2018. The Jatiya Sangsad passed a proposal in this regard by a voice vote.
PM announces to abolish quota system in public service
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces to abolish all sorts of quota privileges in the public service amid students’ nationwide demonstration demanding reforms in the recruitment system.
Jatiya Sangsad goes into session April 8
The Jatiya Sangsad will go into its 20th session on April 8 after a 38-day vacation.
Hamid likely to be elected for 2nd term
President Abdul Hamid is likely to be re-elected for a second term as the Awami League is set to nominate him as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election, say sources in the ruling party.
JS sitting adjourned till Jan 13
Deputy Speaker M Fazley Rabbi Miah adjourns the House till January 13.
Getting people's honour is great achievement for a politician: PM
Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina says it's a great achievement for any politician to take his or her place through the work and get due honour from the people.
Work to fulfill people’s aspirations, president to parliament
President Abdul Hamid urges both the treasury and opposition benches to play a proper and effective role together in the parliament to fulfill people's aspirations.
