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Speaker hopes constructive roles from both the benches in JS

Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Major (Retd) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikrom, on Thursday expressed strong optimism that both the treasury and opposition benches will work together in the national interest to realise the dreams and aspirations of the people through constructive parliamentary practices, reports BSS.Addressing the inaugural sitting...

Dignitaries, diplomats fill galleries at maiden session of 13th parliament

The first session of the 13th National Parliament saw the VVIP lounges on both sides of the Speaker and the surrounding visitor galleries packed with invited guests, reports UNB.Among those present in the VVIP gallery were Chief Adviser of the interim government Muhammad Yunus, former Law Adviser Asif Nazrul, and...

US envoy observes inaugural session of parliament

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T. Christensen attended the inaugural sitting of the country's 13th National Parliament, reaffirming Washington's commitment to strengthening bilateral partnership for prosperity and security, reports BSS.Ambassador Christensen joined the opening session of the newly elected parliament, which marked the beginning of Bangladesh's latest parliamentary term.The United...

Shafiqur Rahman urges Speaker to ensure fairness, vibrant parliament

Opposition Leader of the House Dr Md Shafiqur Rahman on Thursday congratulated the newly elected Speaker of Parliament and urged him to ensure fairness, justice and a dynamic parliamentary environment for the benefit of the nation, reports UNB.After the election of the Speaker, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman thanked the citizens...

Five JS committees formed on first day

Five parliamentary committees, including the Business Advisory Committee, were formed on the first day of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday, reports UNB.Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed announced the formation of the Business Advisory Committee and the House Committee during the sitting, while Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni proposed the names...

Pak Speaker congratulates BD Speaker Major Hafiz

Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan, has felicitated Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on his unanimous election as the speaker of the Bangladesh Parliament. Speaker Sadiq extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes, stating that the unanimous election reflects the strong confidence of Members of...

Mirza Abbas hospitalised

Mirza Abbas, political adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, was admitted to Evercare Hospital in the capital on Wednesday evening, reports UNB.Mirza Abbas fell unconscious while drinking water during iftar, said Afroza Abbas, wife of Mirza Abbas.As his condition did not improve, he was taken to Evercare Hospital at night.

Chinese vice FM to visit Dhaka next month

Chinese Ambassador Yao Wen on Thursday informed Foreign Minister (FM) Dr Khalilur Rahman about the upcoming visit of Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong to Bangladesh on April 2-3 to lead Beijing's delegation to the 14th Bangladesh-China Diplomatic Consultations, reports BSS.