Topic
Parliament
Parliament of BangladeshFrom democracy to a hybrid regime
The democratic system hasn't been sustainable in Bangladesh simply due to the stubborn and arrogant attitudes of the political leadership
President summons JS session on 18 Jan
President Abdul Hamid on Wednesday issued an order summoning the first session of coming 2021 on 18 January
Two parliamentary standing committees silent throughout the year
The parliamentary standing committees are supposed to ensure the accountability of the government, that is, of the ministries. But this is not happening due to the inaction of the committees
HC asks MP Papul’s wife, daughter to surrender by 28 Dec
Deputy Attorney General AKM Amin Uddin Manik said that the court gave Papul’s wife and daughter 10 days to surrender on 10 December, but they could not do so due to the lower court vacation
Parliamentary proceedings
Standing committee on health remains silent
The parliamentary standing committee on the health ministry has been strangely silent during this coronavirus period, despite allegations of corruption and irregularities rampant in the health sector
HC orders MP Papul’s wife, daughter to surrender in 10 days
Kuwait’s criminal investigation department arrested the Bangladeshi MP, Shahid, on charges of human trafficking, visa trading, and money laundering
MP Nixon Chowdhury gets bail in EC case
EC sought legal action against the MP under the Upazila Parishad Electoral Code 2013 and Upazila Parishad Elector Code of Conduct 2016
Standing committee recommends legal action against river encroachers
The parliamentary standing committee on the shipping ministry on Sunday recommended the government take legal action against river encroachers.
Faridul Haque sworn in as state minister for religious affairs
Md Faridul Haque Khan, an Awami League MP from Jamalpur-2 constituency, took oath on Tuesday as state minister for religious affairs
Experts fear sharp rise in COVID cases in winter: PM
Although the prevalence of COVID-19 is now relatively lower in Bangladesh, it will surge during the winter months, said prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday
Load More
