High Court directs ACC to investigate allegations against former MP Parveen Haq Sikdar

Later, speaking to Prothom Alo, Mohammed Saeed Ahmed said that despite being a US citizen, Parveen Haq Sikdar fraudulently retained the MP post by hiding information from the state. According to the Constitution this is a crime. This is also a criminal offence. Despite being disqualified, he enjoyed facilities like duty-free cars, honorarium etc. as […]

Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhary: Role of opposition in ensuring accountability of government

prothom hello , How does Parliament ensure accountability of the government? Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury:First of all, these are questions and answers. Members of Parliament can ask questions directly to the Honorable Ministers. Ministers are forced to answer to the Members of Parliament. And they cannot give any answer which they will not be able to […]

Obaidul Quader: BNP will have to pay the price of electoral mistake – AL General Secretary

He said, there is no caretaker government in any country in the world, but the so-called caretaker government system continues in Pakistan. AL General Secretary said that the difference between the two countries is that foreign powers, especially the western world, raise their voice loudly on Bangladesh elections, but there is no enthusiasm in the […]

MP Momen urges government to take action against extortionists in Sylhet-1 constituency

The Awami League MLA, elected from Sylhet-1 constituency, said this while speaking on his notice in Parliament to draw attention to important public issues. According to Section 71 of the Rules of Procedure of Parliament, the concerned MPs are given two minutes to discuss the issue. In his speech, Abdul Momen, immediate past foreign minister, […]

Legal Implications of the Oath of MPs in the 12th Jatiya Sangsad: A Constitutional Analysis

In his explanation, M Inayatur Rahman wrote, the Appellate Division reviewed Articles 123 (3), 148 (1)(2B)(3), 72 (3) and the Representation of the People Order, 1972, when it delivered its judgement. He has written this in accordance with the Constitution [Article 123 (3)]There are two reasons for holding parliamentary elections – first, because of the […]

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to meet independent MPs on 12th National Parliament election results

Election Commission sources said letters have already been issued to independent MPs to take a decision on reserved seats for women. According to the law, information about alliance formation has to be given within 21 days of the publication of the gazette of the results of the general elections. During this period, if any independent […]