Jatiya Sangsad

‘Default loan increased by Tk 43,210cr’

The amount of total default loan in the country’s banks and financial institutions has increased by about Tk 43,210 crore since September 2015, Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal informs parliament.
Zakia Nur takes oath as MP

Dr Syeda Zakia Nur, who was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) uncontested from Kishoreganj-1 constituency, takes oath at the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Bhaban in Dhaka.
BB Cyber Heist: JP's Chunnu demands finance minister's statement in House

Mujibul Haque Chunnu, a lawmaker from the main opposition Jatiya Party, yesterday demanded that Finance Minister AHM Mostafa Kamal give a statement in parliament on the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist.
Rajuk code flouted in 66pc buildings

Housing and Public Works Minister SM Rejaul Karim yesterday told the parliament that 66 percent of buildings in the capital were constructed violating building code of Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha (Rajuk).
Partners in polls now in opposition

The Awami League and its Grand Alliance partners contested the December 30 election together, but the allies of the ruling party would sit on the opposition bench in the 11th parliament which begins its journey today.
Reserve seats in parliament for indigenous women

To ensure rights of indigenous women, their representation in national parliament and local government institutions is vital, said
Amendment to Children Act passed at JS

The Shishu (Amendment) Bill, 2018 was passed in parliament yesterday, with provision to set up one or more children tribunals in each district.
Power Disruption: JS sitting cut short

The Jatiya Sangsad session yesterday was hastily adjourned within an hour due to power disruption in the Sangsad Bhaban.
JS passes national budget FY 2018-19

The Jatiya Sangsad passes the proposed Tk 4,64,573 crore national budget for 2018-19 fiscal year.
Digital Security Bill: JS body gets 2 months more for scrutiny

The parliament unanimously grants two more months for further scrutiny of the controversial Digital Security Bill-2018. The Jatiya Sangsad passed a proposal in this regard by a voice vote.
PM announces to abolish quota system in public service

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announces to abolish all sorts of quota privileges in the public service amid students’ nationwide demonstration demanding reforms in the recruitment system.
JS goes into session April 8

The Jatiya Sangsad will go into its 20th session on April 8 after a 38-day vacation.
Hamid likely to be elected for 2nd term

President Abdul Hamid is likely to be re-elected for a second term as the Awami League is set to nominate him as its candidate in the upcoming presidential election, say sources in the ruling party.
JS sitting adjourned till Jan 13

Deputy Speaker M Fazley Rabbi Miah adjourns the House till January 13.
Getting people's honour is great achievement for a politician: PM

Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina says it's a great achievement for any politician to take his or her place through the work and get due honour from the people.
Work to fulfill people’s aspirations, president to parliament

President Abdul Hamid urges both the treasury and opposition benches to play a proper and effective role together in the parliament to fulfill people's aspirations.
JS goes into 19th session tomorrow

The Jatiya Sangsad goes into its 19th session, also the first in the New Year 2018, on January 7 where the president is scheduled to deliver his speech.
Lawmakers slam govt move to hike holding tax

Senior lawmakers including a minister in parliament express their anger over the government’s move to increase holding tax in Dhaka and Chittagong cities.
JS passes atomic energy bill

The Jatiya Sangsad passes the “Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Bill, 2017” unanimously aimed at facilitating peaceful use of nuclear power, its advancement and expansion, and carrying out research works in line with the international convention.
18th JS session starts this afternoon

The 18th session of the Jatiya Sangsad begins this afternoon.
CPA conference starts

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
JS goes into session Nov 12

The Jatiya Sangsad will go into its 18th session on November 12 after a 59-day vacation.
Govt will succeed finally in 16th amendment case: Law minister

The government will be “successful finally” over the case on the 16th amendment to the constitution, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq tells the parliament.
JS goes into session today

The Jatiya Sangsad goes into its 17th session today after a 58-day recess.
Removal of SC Judges: Power not with JS

The Jatiya Sangsad no longer has the power to remove Supreme Court judges for incapacity or misconduct as the government has finally lost the legal battle to defend the controversial 16th constitutional amendment that restored this authority of parliament.
Muhith should quit over 'tax burden'

MPs from the Opposition in Parliament yesterday demanded resignation of Finance Minister AMA Muhith for placing “anti-people
Tk 315 crore budget approved for JS

Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat Commission approves an estimated Tk 314.91 crore budget for parliament to spend for its development and non-development expenditures for the next fiscal 2017-18.
HC adjourns verdict delivery on Hazari’s JS membership

The High Court adjourns delivery of the verdict on a writ petition challenging legality of Jatiya Sangsad membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader in Feni.
Nizam Hazari’s JS membership verdict deferred

The High Court verdict on a writ petition challenging legality of Jatiya Sangsad membership of Nizam Uddin Hazari, an Awami League leader of Feni, is deferred till August 23.
Info minister apologises in parliament

Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu apologises in parliament for his comment alleging lawmakers, peoples’ representatives and diplomats being involved in corruption in Test Relief (TR) and Food For Work (FFW) programmes.