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.
Tk 315 crore budget approved for JS
Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat Commission approves an estimated Tk 314.91 crore budget for parliament to spend for its development and non-development expenditures for the next fiscal 2017-18.
HC adjourns verdict delivery on Hazari’s JS membership
The High Court adjourns delivery of the verdict on a writ petition challenging legality of Jatiya Sangsad membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader in Feni.
Verdict on Nizam Hazari’s JS membership deferred till Aug 23
The High Court verdict on a writ petition challenging legality of Jatiya Sangsad membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader of Feni, is deferred till August 23.
Information Minister Inu apologises in parliament
Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu apologises in parliament for his comment alleging lawmakers, peoples’ representatives and diplomats being involved in corruption in Test Relief (TR) and Food For Work (FFW) programmes.
MPs not allowed to speak on point of order fearing JS quorum crisis
MPs are not allowed to speak on point of order in fear quorum crisis in the House after the end of point of order session.
Govt officials illegally occupied 128 houses: Minister
Government officials and employees have illegally occupied some 128 houses or residences across the country, Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain tells Parliament.
12% people at arsenic risk: LGRD minister
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain tells parliament that 12 percent people are still at risk of arsenic contamination in the country.
50,000 Bangladeshis freed from foreign jails in 5yrs: Minister
Around 50,000 Bangladeshis are freed from different foreign jails over the last five years, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said in the parliament.
Rampal power plant project yet to get environmental clearance: minister
Forest and Environment Minister Anwar Hossain Manju tells the Jatiya Sangsad that the Directorate of Environment has yet to give no objection certificate (NOC) for construction of Rampal coal-fired power plant.
JS passes Tk 19,803.62cr supplementary budget for FY 2015-16
Parliament passes the supplementary budget of Tk 19,803.62 crore for the outgoing fiscal year 2015-16 to meet the additional expenditures under different ministries and divisions.
