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.
JS goes into 19th session tomorrow
The Jatiya Sangsad goes into its 19th session, also the first in the New Year 2018, on January 7 where the president is scheduled to deliver his speech.
Lawmakers slam govt move to hike holding tax
Senior lawmakers including a minister in parliament express their anger over the government’s move to increase holding tax in Dhaka and Chittagong cities.
JS passes atomic energy bill facilitating peaceful use of nuclear power
The Jatiya Sangsad passes the “Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Bill, 2017” unanimously aimed at facilitating peaceful use of nuclear power, its advancement and expansion, and carrying out research works in line with the international convention.
18th JS session starts this afternoon
The 18th session of the Jatiya Sangsad begins this afternoon.
CPA conference starts
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
JS goes into session Nov 12
The Jatiya Sangsad will go into its 18th session on November 12 after a 59-day vacation.
Govt will be successful finally in 16th amendment case: Law minister
The government will be “successful finally” over the case on the 16th amendment to the constitution, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq tells the parliament.
JS goes into session today
The Jatiya Sangsad goes into its 17th session today after a 58-day recess.
Removal of SC Judges: Power not with JS
The Jatiya Sangsad no longer has the power to remove Supreme Court judges for incapacity or misconduct as the government has finally lost the legal battle to defend the controversial 16th constitutional amendment that restored this authority of parliament.
Muhith should quit over 'tax burden'
MPs from the Opposition in Parliament yesterday demanded resignation of Finance Minister AMA Muhith for placing “anti-people
