Parliament

Parliament

Parliament. File Photo: UNB

Parliament passes bill to safeguard depositors’ interests

The proposed law seeks to repeal and replace the existing "Bank Deposit Insurance Act, 2000" to make it more time-befitting and robust.

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS

Iran war adds Tk36,000cr to Bangladesh's energy subsidy burden: Finance minister

Representational image. Photo: iStock

Human organ transplantation bill passed relaxing restrictions for donations

Parliament. File Photo: UNB

Opposition MPs hammer govt citing alleged irregularities in by-elections

Inaugural session of the 13th National Parliament held on 12 March 2026. Photo: Screengrab

Govt may appoint administrators to local government bodies for indefinite period in some cases

Parliament. File Photo: UNB

Opposition stages walkout over municipality, other bills in parliament

Parliament in session as lawmakers rapidly pass multiple bills, sparking debate over whether proper constitutional procedures were followed in repealing key ordinances. Photo: COURTESY

Repeal of four ordinances: Did Parliament choose the wrong path?

Illustration: UNB

Parliament passes labour bill; layoff compensation, trade union rights among key reforms

Parliament session on 30 March/ Screengrab

Parliament passes Land Use Control, Agricultural Land Protection Bill

Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman. File Photo: UNB

Shafiqur demands removal of Jamaat from list of forces freedom fighters fought against in 1971

Supreme Court. Photo: Collected

Parliament repeals three SC appointment ordinances amid opposition protests

Parliament. File Photo: UNB

Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance made a law to integrate sustainability, e-bidding

Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam. Photo: Collected

AC bus fares to be set soon, digital display chart planned for passengers: Minister Rabiul