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.

January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016

Train fare set to go up

A parliamentary body endorses a proposal to increase train fare aiming at improving the service quality and minimising losses in the sector.

January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016

Parliament’s New Year session starts Jan 20

The Jatiya Sangsad goes into the ninth session on January 20.

December 29, 2015
December 29, 2015

Raushan humiliates journalists

Leader of the Opposition in parliament Raushan Ershad humiliates journalists saying most of them chose the profession due to lack of employment.

November 12, 2015
November 12, 2015

‘BNP will resist attempt to remove Zia’s grave’

BNP will resist if the government tries to remove the grave of the party founder Ziaur Rahman from Jatiya Sangsad area, a party leader said today.

November 10, 2015
November 10, 2015

TIB hails JS talk on ‘Parliament Watch’

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) considers the Jatiya Sangsad’s discussion on its report ‘Parliament Watch’ as positive and recognition of its works.

October 31, 2015
October 31, 2015

TIB official’s remark on JS ‘audacious’: Deputy speaker

Terming Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman’s remarks on Jatiya Sangsad ‘audacious’, Deputy Speaker Advocate Md Fazle Rabbi Miah today suggested that TIB’s source of funds be investigated.

October 25, 2015
October 25, 2015

Positive changes in JS, but effectiveness under question: TIB

TIB's parliament watch study reports positive changes but says expected effectiveness was under question most of the time. The positive changes include average meeting duration, time spent while passing a law, and increase in the average attendance of parliament members on workdays and decline in quorum crisis on average.

October 15, 2015
October 15, 2015

JS goes into session Nov 8

The 10th parliament goes into its eighth session on November 8.

September 8, 2015
September 8, 2015

JS allows forming firm to run nuclear power plant

Parliament passes the Nuclear Power Plant Bill 2005 allowing formation of a company to run the country’s first nuclear plant.

September 3, 2015
September 3, 2015

1.78 lakh loan defaulters: Muhith

Finance Minister AMA Muhith says at the parliament that the total number of loan defaulters in the country was around 1.78 lakh as of June according to Bangladesh Credit Information Bureau.