Jatiya Sangsad

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.
7 January 2018, 13:18 PM

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.
6 January 2018, 14:07 PM

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.
16 November 2017, 16:00 PM

JS passes atomic energy bill facilitating peaceful use of nuclear power

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.
15 November 2017, 15:54 PM

18th JS session starts this afternoon

The 18th session of the Jatiya Sangsad begins this afternoon.
12 November 2017, 07:51 AM

CPA conference starts

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurates the annual Commonwealth Parliamentary Association conference at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
5 November 2017, 05:03 AM

JS goes into session Nov 12

The Jatiya Sangsad will go into its 18th session on November 12 after a 59-day vacation.
24 October 2017, 15:41 PM

Govt will be successful 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.
11 September 2017, 14:31 PM

JS goes into session today

The Jatiya Sangsad goes into its 17th session today after a 58-day recess.
9 September 2017, 18:00 PM

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.
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Muhith should quit over 'tax burden'

MPs from the Opposition in Parliament yesterday demanded resignation of Finance Minister AMA Muhith for placing “anti-people
20 June 2017, 18:00 PM

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.
24 May 2017, 14:00 PM

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.
31 August 2016, 11:06 AM

Verdict on Nizam Hazari’s JS membership deferred till Aug 23

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.
17 August 2016, 10:54 AM

Information Minister Inu 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.
25 July 2016, 12:40 PM

MPs not allowed to speak on point of order fearing JS quorum crisis

MPs are not allowed to speak on point of order in fear quorum crisis in the House after the end of point of order session.
17 July 2016, 16:00 PM

Govt officials illegally occupied 128 houses: Minister

Government officials and employees have illegally occupied some 128 houses or residences across the country, Housing and Public Works Minister Mosharraf Hossain tells Parliament.
27 June 2016, 11:57 AM

12% people at arsenic risk: LGRD minister

Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Khandker Mosharraf Hossain tells parliament that 12 percent people are still at risk of arsenic contamination in the country.
25 June 2016, 11:08 AM

50,000 Bangladeshis freed from foreign jails in 5yrs: Minister

Around 50,000 Bangladeshis are freed from different foreign jails over the last five years, Foreign Minister AH Mahmood Ali said in the parliament.
19 June 2016, 12:37 PM

Rampal power plant project yet to get environmental clearance: minister

Forest and Environment Minister Anwar Hossain Manju tells the Jatiya Sangsad that the Directorate of Environment has yet to give no objection certificate (NOC) for construction of Rampal coal-fired power plant.
9 June 2016, 10:02 AM