Dhaka:The third meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Planning of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad was convened today at the Parliament Bhaban. In the absence of Committee Chairman Zahir uddin Swapon, MP, the meeting was presided over by committee member Kazi Rafiqul Islam, MP, with the support of other members.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting involved detailed discussions on the Public Procurement Bill, 2026. The committee aimed to examine the bill and prepare a comprehensive report.
The committee resolved to thoroughly review and scrutinize the bill, intending to submit a report to Parliament after making necessary amendments, additions, and revisions. Attendees included State Minister Md. Zonayed Abdur Rahim Saki, Moinul Islam Khan, Mohammed Fakrul Islam, Md Showkatul Islam, Mst. Farida Yeasmin, Md Saiful Alam, and Md. Rashedul Islam Rashed. Additionally, secretaries from various departments and concerned officials from the Bangladesh Parliament Secretariat were present at the meeting.