Parliamentary Committees: Addressing Conflicts of Interest in Committee Appointments

According to Prothom Alo report, there is a possibility of conflict of interest in at least six committees, including the Commerce Ministry committee. The remaining five include Parliamentary Standing Committees on Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Power, Energy and Minerals, Ministry of Shipping, Ministry of Overseas Welfare and Foreign Employment and Ministry of Local Government, […]

Celebrity in politics: impact on representation and democracy

Thus, the sports-culture-music-acting-YouTubing influenced politics that, it can be argued, resonates with people in a way that traditional politics cannot. True, celebrities are not politicians in the first place and the process by which they are selected marginalises issues of political substance. But as argued above, the term ‘representation’ should include not only ‘nirbachon derano’ […]

President Mohammad Shahabuddin will address the 12th JS First Session. Tuesday, 3:00 pm

He said that in the President’s speech, the successes and future plans of the Awami League government, including its development activities, will be given priority. Apart from this, several bills are also likely to be placed before the House and passed in this session, the spokesperson said. Before commencing the proceedings of the House on […]

Restrictions imposed around Jatiya Sansad Bhawan for 12th National Parliament inaugural session

DMP has banned any kind of rally, procession and demonstration from 12 o’clock on Monday night. Carrying weapons, explosive substances or other harmful substances in the area has also been declared prohibited. DMP sources said the areas covered under the restrictions are Mohakhali crossing on Mymensingh Road to Banglamotor Crossing, Sark Fountain intersection on the […]