Parliament

I survived enforced disappearance. Parliament has now weakened the safeguards

On September 6, I stood in the Jatiya Sangsad chamber with a strip of black cloth tied over my mouth and another over my ears.
11 September 2026

Jamaat MP seeks govt explanation over third LNG terminal deal

Nazibur Rahman raises allegations over price difference, favouritism and financial involvement in proposed LNG terminal deal; cites The Daily Star report
10 September 2026

July uprising to be included in textbooks from 2027: Education minister

In addition, class 9-10 textbooks will cover disappearances, genocide, money laundering among other topics, Milon tells parliament
8 September 2026

Govt blames Awami League for energy crisis; opposition says mismanagement continues

Opposition proposes a permanent task force as govt targets relief by 2027-28 and a crisis-free energy sector by 2030
7 September 2026

4 more standing committees formed, opposition again gets no chairmanships

Gazi Nazrul’s inclusion sparks debate before his name is dropped from the Government Assurances Committee
7 September 2026

Deputy speaker rebukes 2 ministers for talking during MP’s speech

Kaikobad, Shahe Alam were asked to sit down and speak quietly as BNP MP Selina Sultana addressed the House
7 September 2026

10 more parliamentary committees formed, no chairmanships for opposition MPs

Ruling party says opposition lawmakers must first join the constitutional amendment committee before being considered for standing committee leadership
6 September 2026

Enforced disappearance, NHRC bills passed amid opposition walkout

Parliament also approves property law amendment allowing donors to retain lifetime rights over gifted assets
6 September 2026

Opposition walks out over NHRC bill, alleges unequal rules for rights violations

Shafiqur Rahman says proposed law gives state forces different treatment; law minister insists bill is stronger
6 September 2026

Over 2,500kg gold seized from smugglers between 2010 and 2024: Finance minister

Amir Khosru tells parliament 377.39kg of silver was also confiscated during the period
6 September 2026

Opposition MPs boycott committee discussions on enforced disappearance, NHRC bills

Jamaat lawmakers walk out of home ministry panel and reject further participation in NHRC bill scrutiny, alleging inadequate consultation
30 August 2026

Salahuddin’s Shahbagh comparison sparks prolonged uproar in parliament

Opposition MPs continue protest after home minister withdraws remarks; Speaker says he will review them
27 August 2026

Ruling party MPs flag public complaints over power cuts, law and order, fertiliser

PM asks lawmakers to explain energy crisis to voters and spend more time in their constituencies
27 August 2026

Third session of 13th JS to begin today

Bills on NHRC, enforced disappearances, property transfer likely to be tabled
27 August 2026

July Charter to guide constitution amendment process, committee says

The parliamentary committee plans talks with political parties, experts, protesters, martyrs’ families and journalists
4 August 2026

Milon urges protesting HSC examinees to go back to studies, says re-exams possible

Authorities monitored flooding nationwide and will arrange re-exams where irregularities are confirmed, he says
14 July 2026

Parliament revives after a long pause

MPs must serve people’s interests, not their parties’.
12 March 2026

Who can administer the oath to new MPs? Law adviser explains

As speaker missing and deputy speaker jailed, Asif Nazrul outlines constitutional options
5 February 2026

The tasks ahead for Bangladesh

What needs to be done in today’s Bangladesh, as the country is trying to move forward?
17 August 2024

Can a proportional representation system ensure better democracy?

In the PR system, each party may be required to pay a certain amount of money as security fee against each of its nominated candidates.
15 August 2024