Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed has said the 13th National Parliament is working to fulfill public expectations in a democratic new journey, emphasising that knowledge of the Rules of Procedure is essential for MPs to effectively raise proposals and review bills.
The Speaker made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing an orientation program on “Constitution, Rules of Procedure and Parliamentary Activities” for MPs at the Parliament Secretariat’s oath room.
“The Rules of Procedure are not merely administrative formalities; they are tools for implementing responsibilities,” the Speaker said, adding that MPs represent the people’s trust by ensuring an accountable governance system.
He noted that Parliament implements its three key responsibilities – lawmaking, budget approval, and bringing the executive under accountability – through MPs.
Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal, Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam Mani, Leader of the Opposition Md Shafiqur Rahman, UNDP Resident Representative Stefan Liller, and Swiss Ambassador Reto Renggli spoke as special guests. Parliament Secretary Barrister Md Golam Sarwar Bhuiya delivered the welcome address.
Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal said MPs have taken on their responsibilities representing the people, adding that the Rules of Procedure have defined their rights and duties.
Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni said MPs must listen to the problems of their constituents and work to solve them while also playing an important role in bringing the government under accountability.
Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman said Parliament is run with taxpayers’ money and will be directed towards ensuring good governance, economic reforms, and sustainable democracy.
The first group of the two-day orientation course included MPs from parliamentary seats Panchagarh-1 to Barguna-1, Patuakhali-1 to Bhola-2, Bhola-4 to Mymensingh-5, and from reserved women’s seats 301 to 324.
