BNP calls parliamentary meeting on Saturday

The 133 ordinances passed during the interim government’s tenure may be discussed at the meeting, a ruling party MP says

The ruling BNP has called a parliamentary meeting on Saturday.

It is to be held at 4pm at the national parliament building’s government party meeting room, according to the Parliament Secretariat’s Public Relation Wing.

BNP Member of Parliament (MP) Sakhawat Hasan Jibon said, “A parliamentary party meeting has been called on Saturday. It will begin at 4pm.”

After taking their oaths, the BNP decided at its first parliamentary meeting that members would not accept duty-free cars or plots. The second meeting was chaired by Prime Minister and Party Chairman Tarique Rahman before the appointments of the speaker and deputy speaker.

A ruling party MP told bdnews24.com, “A special committee of the national parliament has reviewed the 133 ordinances issued during the interim government and has also taken decisions on some issues. The issue of the ordinances may be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting.”

As per the instructions given in parliament, the special committee is supposed to submit a report on the matter by Apr 12.

The parliament session will resume on Mar 29. The current session will continue until Apr 30.