12th parliament starts its journey Tuesday

The new parliament is set to commence formally through holding its maiden session at 3 pm.

The 12th parliament will start its journey today, Tuesday (January 30).

The new parliament is set to commence formally through holding its maiden session at 3 pm.

President Mohammed Shahabuddin will address the first session of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad (JS).

In line with the parliamentary practice, the President addresses the first parliamentary sitting every year.

Earlier, he convened the first parliament session of 2024 exercising the power bestowed upon him as per the Article 72 (1) of the Constitution.

The President’s speech has already been approved in the cabinet. The successes and future plans, including the development activities of the Awami League government, will get priority in the President’s speech.

The Parliament Secretariat has completed all the preparations for holding the first session of the 12th parliament.

The first session of the 12th parliament is scheduled to continue till February 29 next.