Photo: CollectedSANGSAD BHABAN, Mar 15, 2026 (BSS) - Lawmakers today began discussions on the motion of thanks on the President’s address in parliament highlighting various issues including infrastructural needs in their respective areas alongside the July National Charter and the constitutional reform process. The first session of the 13th parliament began on 12 March with President Mohammed Shahabuddin delivering his address. Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam moved the motion of thanks on the president’s address, which was seconded by Whip Mia Nuruddin Ahmed Apu. Pirojpur-3 member Ruhul Amin Dulal said the president’s address had acknowledged the July fighters and criticised past authoritarian rule, which he said was a positive aspect of the speech. Meanwhile, Patuakhali-4 member BM Mosharraf Hossain said the president’s address had countered allegations of corruption levelled against BNP during the previous government’s tenure.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 15, 2026 14:49 UTC