The session of the Jatiya Sangsad entered its second day on Sunday (15 March), beginning at 11am with a recitation from the Holy Quran. The maiden sitting of the 13th parliament had earlier commenced on 12 March.
The second day of the ongoing session of the Jatiya Sangsad is expected to see debates discussions, particularly over the formation and functioning of a Constitution Reform Council, which was envisioned under the July National Charter.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of the parliamentary Business Advisory Committee yesterday (14 March), Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the issue could be discussed in parliament.
He noted that after Sunday’s sitting, the current parliamentary session would be adjourned for the Eid holidays and would reconvene on 29 March.
“The session will continue throughout April,” he said.
Salahuddin Ahmed also said that ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government would be sent to a special parliamentary committee.
“They will be reviewed by the special committee and later placed in parliament in the form of reports,” he added.
Meanwhile, the second day of the session today is likely to witness a political debate, as the opposition is considering raising the issue of forming a constitution reform council during an unscheduled discussion in the House.
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