The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, although shorter than the first two, offered several indications of the difficulties ahead.

Hafiz Uddin resigned from his posts as minister and member of the BNP Standing Committee

Tarique Rahman proposes senior BNP lawmaker to chair session to elect speaker and deputy speaker

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is addressing the first JS session

After decades of boycotts and hollow debate, expectations are high for genuine lawmaking and accountability

The 13th parliament begins its journey today amid hopes that the new House will emerge as the living centre of democratic practice, alive with constructive debate, meaningful decision-making, and a strong role in holding the government accountable.

The 13th Jatiya Sangsad, which goes into its maiden session today, is in many ways a first for the country.

In a scene never witnessed before in Bangladesh’s parliamentary history, the maiden sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is likely to begin today with the speaker’s chair vacant for a brief period.

With the 13th Jatiya Sangsad set to convene on March 12, the ruling BNP is considering standing committee members Abdul Moyeen Khan and Hafiz Uddin Ahmad for the post of speaker, according to party insiders.