Bangladesh Constitution dictates that President Mohammad Shahabuddin must summon the inaugural session of the newly elected parliament within 30 days of gazette notification of election results, based on written advice from Rahman
Bangladesh: The first session of the newly elected 13th Parliament of Bangladesh is expected to commence in the second week of March, Tarique Rahman’s spokesperson said on Saturday.
The newly elected PM’s spokesperson – Salahuddin Ahmed – said that the first session of the 13th Parliament is expected to convene on either 12 March or a few days earlier, reported PTI.
“The session will also present (Muhammad Yunus-led) interim government ordinances and condolence motions,” Ahmed, who is also the home minister in Rahman’s new cabinet, posted on social media.
The parliament members were sworn in on February 17, and on the same day, BNP’s Chairman Rahman, 60, and his cabinet took oath as the prime minister and ministers.
Who will chair the inaugural sitting?
Bangladesh Constitution dictates that President Mohammad Shahabuddin must summon the inaugural session of the newly elected parliament within 30 days of gazette notification of