Dhaka:The 4th session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is set to begin tomorrow and will continue until November 18. The Business Advisory Committee of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad decided to conclude the session on this date, with daily sittings starting at 4:20 p.m., except on government holidays.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting, chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikrom, MP, took place at the Cabinet Room of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarique Rahman, MP, attended the meeting alongside Leader of the Opposition Dr. Md Shafiqur Rahman, MP, and other committee members.
The committee discussed the allocation of time for parliamentary business and authorized the Speaker to make necessary changes to the sitting schedule. A press release from the parliament secretariat indicated that the government had submitted one bill for consideration and promulgated three ordinances, which will be presented at the session's first sitting.
A total of 3,751 questions have been received for the session, with 174 directed at the Prime Minister. Additionally, 92 notices under Rule 71 and 281 notices of motions under Rule 131 were submitted.
During the meeting, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman proposed declaring the Jatiya Sangsad premises a smoke-free area, a proposal welcomed by all committee members. The new sound system for parliament, supervised by the Public Works Department, will be inaugurated tomorrow at 3:30 p.m.
Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal informed the meeting about the solar panel project, which will generate seven megawatts of electricity, exceeding parliament's demand. The Prime Minister emphasized ensuring electricity storage facilities.
The committee also received updates on the e-Parliament project and recruitment for vacant posts. The meeting was attended by several key figures, including Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. Parliament Secretariat Secretary Barrister Md Golam Sarwar Bhuiyan provided secretarial assistance.