parliament - October 16, 2026

Sweden's Left-Wing Opposition Edges Narrow Majority as Vote Count Concludes, Setting Up Complex Talks

Sweden's left-wing opposition clinched a razor-thin parliamentary majority following Thursday's finalized general election vote count, setting the stage for protracted coalition formation talks.

4 New Parliamentary Committees Formed, Completing All 50 Panels of the 13th Parliament

Four additional parliamentary panels were formally established on Thursday, finalizing the constitution of all 50 legislative committees belonging to the current 13th Parliament.

BNP Marks 48th Founding Anniversary Today

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) is observing its 48th founding anniversary today, Tuesday (September 1). The party was established on September 1, 1978, at Ramna Park in Dhaka by late former

No Reason for Concern over Mecca Pact Expansion: Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Thursday told Parliament that the possible expansion of the Saudi Arabia-Türkiye-Pakistan “Mecca Pact” should not be a cause for concern among other countries or

Law-and-Order Situation Shows Visible Improvement: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday told the Parliament that the country’s law-and-order situation has improved noticeably, with law enforcement agencies arresting alleged offenders and bringing them under the law

Third Session of Parliament Convenes This Afternoon

The third session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (National Parliament) will convene this afternoon. According to Chief Whip of Parliament Nurul Islam Moni, forming parliamentary committees will be given top priority

Parliament Declares Thakurgaon-1 Seat Vacant following Presidential Oath

The Thakurgaon-1 parliamentary constituency has been officially declared vacant following Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s assumption of office as the President of Bangladesh. According to a official notification released by the Bangladesh

Parliamentary Voting Underway to Elect Bangladesh’s 23rd President

Voting has commenced in Bangladesh's presidential election, marking the return of a contested parliamentary vote for the head of state after 35 years. The three-hour polling session began at 2:10 pm

Parliament to Elect Bangladesh’s 23rd President Today

Bangladesh is set to witness a contested presidential election on Thursday, 35 years after lawmakers last went to the polls to choose the head of state, with Members of Parliament

Parliament Secretariat Hosts Essay Contest to Mark July Mass Uprising Day 2026

To mark July Mass Uprising Day 2026, the Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat hosted an essay competition on Saturday at the North Plaza conference room within the Jatiya Sangsad Complex. The event

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