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.

May 24, 2017
May 24, 2017

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.

August 31, 2016
August 31, 2016

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.

August 17, 2016
August 17, 2016

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.

July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016

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.

July 17, 2016
July 17, 2016

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.

June 27, 2016
June 27, 2016

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.

June 25, 2016
June 25, 2016

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.

June 19, 2016
June 19, 2016

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.

June 9, 2016
June 9, 2016

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.

June 7, 2016
June 7, 2016

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.