Parliament

Photo Caption: Given their contributions to the country, it is high time reserved seats for expatriates in the national parliament are considered. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Diaspora democracy: Calling for parliamentary representation for expatriates

Reserved seats for expatriates in parliament would honour their efforts and help create a government that truly reflects the diversity of Bangladesh’s population

In the parliamentary system, voters do not directly elect the Prime Minister; they elect the parliament members (MP). Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain
Bangladesh

Tk90 lakh lost in Parliament vandalism; committees formed to strengthen security, assess damage

Khandakar Qudrat-I Elahi/Former Faculty, Bangladesh Agricultural University. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Is limiting PMs to two consecutive terms a feasible idea?

Speaker of the Parliament Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury. File Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Shirin resigns as speaker; expert says no vacuum in role

Workers' Party of Turkey (TIP) lawmaker Ahmet Sik scuffles with the ruling AK Party (AKP) lawmakers during an extraordinary meeting of the Turkish parliament to discuss jailed opposition lawmaker Can Atalay's return to the assembly, in Ankara, Turkey August 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Cagla Gurdogan
Europe

Turkish MPs brawl during debate on jailed opposition lawmaker

Interim government sworn in
Bangladesh

Interim government sworn in

Officials of planning commission sent home fearing safety risk
Bangladesh

Officials of planning commission sent home fearing safety risk

National Parliament. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Thousands storm Parliament building after Hasina quits 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Sketch: TBS
Politics

Zia, Khaleda, Ershad sold the country, not AL: PM Hasina

National Parliament. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

MPs blast govt for state of banking sector, corruption in administration

National Parliament. File Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

JS passes Payment and Settlement System Bill 2024

Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

JS passes Trade and Tariff Commission (Amendment) Bill 2024 

Independent MP Pankaj Nath. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Independent MP Pankaj demands commission to protect rights of Hindus, Buddhists, Christians