Dhaka: An orientation meeting was held on Wednesday to brief the Chief Whip and Whips of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad on the activities and functions of the National Parliament and the Parliament Secretariat. The special meeting took place at the Cabinet Room of the Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat in Dhaka, where senior officials apprised the parliamentary leadership of procedural, administrative, and coordination matters relating to the House and its committees.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the Chief Whip of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, Md Nurul Islam, MP (Barguna-2), attended the meeting along with six Whips. They included Alhaj Md GK Gaus, MP (Habiganj-3); Rakibul Islam, MP (Khulna-3); Miah Nuruddin Ahmed Apu, MP (Shariatpur-3); M Ruhul Quddus Talukdar Dulu, MP (Natore-2); Md Akhteruzzaman Mia, MP (Dinajpur-4); and ABM Ashraf Uddin (Nizan), MP (Lakshmipur-4). Officials concerned from the Parliament Secretariat were also present.
During the session, the Whips were briefed on parliamentary procedures, legislative business management, question-answer sessions, committee activities, and coordination between the Treasury and Opposition benches. The role of the Whips in maintaining party discipline, ensuring members’ attendance, and facilitating the smooth conduct of House proceedings was also discussed.
The meeting is part of ongoing efforts to ensure effective functioning of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad following its formation. The new parliament is expected to begin its first session on March 12, as preparations are underway to ensure that the parliamentary leaders are well-equipped to manage the legislative process efficiently.