Gulshan: Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today expressed confidence that the upcoming parliamentary sessions will restore public trust in the legislature, stating that citizens "wanted to see such a parliament." Speaking to reporters at the concluding day of a two-day training workshop for newly elected parliamentarians at the BNP Chairman's Office in Gulshan here, the Home Minister emphasized the government's commitment to transforming parliamentary culture.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the workshop was organized specifically for first-time elected BNP parliamentarians and ministers, focusing on parliamentary procedures, rules of practice, conflict of interest guidelines, and democratic etiquette. The Home Minister highlighted that sessions also covered comparative studies of parliamentary traditions in established democracies worldwide. "Here we talked about the rules of procedure, parliamentary practice and conflict of interest," he said.
Salahuddin further elaborated, "We discussed ourselves so that we can learn about the customs, traditions, and procedures of the parliament-especially the constitution, rules of procedure, and conventions of the house." He asserted that new parliamentarians would embark on their journey with a fresh perspective and learn to perform better, free from past negative practices, by receiving proper guidance.
He underscored that the training initiative aims to equip representatives with the knowledge and ethical grounding necessary to meet public expectations and serve effectively. The BNP stated the workshop was strategically scheduled ahead of the first session of the 13th National Parliament, set to convene on March 12. The party described the program as essential preparation for newly elected public representatives to navigate parliamentary responsibilities with professionalism and integrity.
With a renewed emphasis on constitutional adherence and democratic norms, relevant sources say the upcoming session will mark a turning point in parliamentary conduct and public perception.