Dhaka: A committee has been formed headed by the Sergeant-at-Arms to investigate the sound system technical glitch that occurred during the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS). The committee has been asked to submit its report by April 3, 2026, to determine whether any possible sabotage was involved in the incident. The decision was taken at the first meeting of the House Committee held at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, House Committee Chairman and Chief Whip Nurul Islam confirmed the matter to journalists after the meeting. He said the investigation committee has been formed under the leadership of the Sergeant-at-Arms, who is responsible for overseeing the overall security of Parliament. The committee will examine two key issues: whether there was any act of sabotage behind the sound system malfunction and the actual technical fault in the sound system, alongside possible solutions to fix it.
Experts from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) will be invited to ensure an impartial technical evaluation of the problem. It is noted that the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad began on March 12. On the very first day of the session, parliamentary proceedings were disrupted due to the technical glitch in the sound system, forcing a temporary suspension of the session. On the following day, an opposition member also expressed dissatisfaction over the headphone and sound system issues.
The Chief Whip further said that many Members of Parliament have complained about the headphones currently in use. As the existing large-sized headphones are uncomfortable for prolonged use, steps have been taken to replace them. The Chief Whip also expressed hope that the issue would be resolved quickly based on the recommendations of the investigation committee, ensuring smoother parliamentary proceedings in the future.