Parliament returns today

The first session of the current parliament will resume on Sunday with its 3rd sitting at 3:00pm after a 14-day break.

In this connection, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday gave a directional speech to his party’s MPs to make the newly formed Parliament vibrant.

He delivered the speech while chairing a meeting of the BNP Parliamentary Party (BPP), held at the ruling party’s meeting room in the Parliament Secretariat in the afternoon, said Jahidul Islam Rony, Deputy Press Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Rony said an important meeting was held with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair to speed up the activities of the National Parliament.

“Prime Minister Tarique Rahman delivered a directional speech to the members of parliament present at the meeting,” he said.

During the meeting, the ruling party lawmakers expressed deep shock and sorrow at the death of Dilara Hafiz, the spouse of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram.

They also joined a special Munajat, seeking salvation for the departed soul.

Besides, the meeting discussed the ongoing activities of the government, the current political situation, lawmaking activities and future action plans.

The agenda for Sunday’s business include discussion on the thanksgiving motion over the President’s speech delivered on the very first day of the maiden session of the 13th parliament.

There will also be a question-and-answer session over the Local Government Division, Rural Development and Cooperatives Division, the Youth and Sports Ministry, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Election Commission and the President’s office.

Besides, a discussion may be held on notices placed by three lawmakers, calling attention of the Parliament to matters of urgent public importance in line with the Section 71 of the Rules of Procedure.

Earlier on March 12, the 13th Parliament began its five-year journey with its first session, just a month after the February 12 general election.

On March 15, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, adjourned the session until March 29 after only two sitting business due to the Eid-ul Fitr vacation.

During the current session, a total of 50-hour discussion will be held on the thanks-giving motion over the President’s speech.