Parliament
Menon, Saber question second-time voting in parliament
Dhaka, Sept 12 (UNB) – Ruling Awami League MP Saber Hossain Chowdhury and Workers Party MP Rashed Khan Menon on Thursday raised questions over the withdrawal of a private members’ resolution through second-time voting after the majority MPs made an ‘inadvertent mistake’ during the first-time voting.
Farmers unhappy, recognises Razzaque
Dhaka, Sept 12 (UNB) – Stating that there is a serious resentment among farmers for the low prices of paddy, Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque on Thursday said the government has taken various steps to resolve the problem.
Drone policy at final stage: Mahbub Ali tells parliament
Dhaka, Sept 12 (UNB) - State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Mahbub Ali on Thursday told parliament that the work on formulating a drone policy is now at the final stage to ensure its safe use.
Myanmar delays implementation of repatriation deals: PM
Dhaka, Sept 11 (UNB) - Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday told Parliament that Myanmar is delaying implementation of the bilateral agreements signed in the face of pressure from the international community, including the UN, to take back its displaced Rohingya nationals from Bangladesh.
Local vessels to be able to carry more cargos; Bill placed
Dhaka, Sept 11 (UNB) - The Bangladesh Flag Vessel (Protection) Act, 2019 was placed in Parliament on Wednesday with a provision for local vessels to carry 50 percent cargos from the existing 40 percent.
No plan to drop section 25 from UZ Parishad Act
Dhaka, Sept 11 (UNB) - The government has no plan to drop the provision to make MPs from the adviser’s post of the upazila parishad, said State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Tajul Islam on Wednesday.
Int’l Mother Language Institute to be strengthened; Bill passed
Sangsad Bhaban, Sept 11 (UNB) - International Mother Language Institute Bill, 2019 was passed in Parliament on Wednesday aiming to amend the previous act for reinforcing the activities of the International Mother Language Institute.
Customs Bill goes to JS
Sangsad Bhaban, Sept 11 (UNB) - A bill titled Customs Bill, 2019 was placed in Parliament on Wednesday giving the government the authority to formulate rules under the proposed law.
Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre Bill placed in JS
Dhaka, Sept 11 (UNB) - The Bangladesh Industrial Technical Assistance Centre (BITAC) Bill 2019 was placed in Parliament on Wednesday aiming to brining the BITAC under a legal framework.
Expecting positive response from India over unresolved issues: PM
Sangsad Bhaban, Sept 11 (UNB) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday expressed the hope to have a positive response from India over different unresolved issues, including the Teesta water-sharing one, before her visit to the neighbouring country in early October.