JS session continues till April 30

The 17th session of the ninth Jatiya Sangsad which started at 5:15pm on Sunday will continue till April 30.

The Business Advisory Committee of parliament took the decision at a meeting at the JS Bhaban on Sunday afternoon, says a parliament press release.

Acting Speaker Shawkat Ali presided over the 21st meeting where Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, also a member of the committee, was present.

The committee has empowered the Speaker to extend or shorten the session.

Commemorating the death of president Zillur Rahman a minute's silence was observed before the start of the meeting.