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Women MPs to play vital role in JS, hopes Fakhrul

May 05, 2026 00:00:00


BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir paying tribute to party founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia by placing wreaths at their graves at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the capital on Monday, along with reserved seat MPs from the ruling party. — FE Photo

BNP Secretary General and LGRD, and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has expressed optimism that newly elected MPs from reserved women's seats will play a meaningful role in the Jatiya Sangsad (JS), report agencies.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after paying tribute to BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at their graves in the capital's Sher-e-Bangla Nagar on Monday, along with reserved seat MPs from the ruling party.

They were also accompanied by Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni.

Fakhrul expressed hope that the MPs will contribute to strengthening democratic institutions and making parliament more effective. "We hope they will perform their responsibilities properly and play their due role in parliament," he added.

Earlier, around 1:00pm, Fakhrul led the newly elected women MPs in placing wreaths at Ziaur Rahman's grave.

After paying tribute, newly elected MP Arifa Sultana Ruma said she is committed to working for women across the country, especially the poor, helpless and oppressed.


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