Dhaka, Mar 06 (V7N) – A two-day training workshop for newly elected members of parliament, government ministers, state ministers and advisers to the Prime Minister has begun under the initiative of the BNP parliamentary party.

Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister and Acting Chairman of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), inaugurated the workshop at the party chairman’s office in Gulshan on Friday morning.

Ministers, state ministers and advisers participated in the first session of the workshop.

After the first session, Home Minister and BNP leader Salahuddin Ahmed briefed the media, saying that the newly elected MPs are being introduced to parliamentary practices and procedures. He said discussions were held on the role of members of parliament in legislative matters, including laws and regulations.

Salahuddin Ahmed also said that the existing post of Deputy Speaker has been offered to the opposition party, while the President will retain the constitutional right to deliver a speech during parliamentary sessions, in accordance with constitutional provisions.

The next session of the workshop is scheduled to begin at 2:30 pm, where MPs from Dhaka, Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions will take part.

According to organizers, the two-day workshop aims to provide detailed guidance on parliamentary activities, legislative procedures, budget preparation and the functioning of standing committees.

The program will also focus on clarifying the responsibilities of MPs and cabinet members, as well as strengthening their administrative and policy-making skills through sessions conducted by experienced former bureaucrats, academicians and former members of parliament.

On the second day of the workshop, MPs from Dhaka, Sylhet, Comilla and Chittagong regions are expected to participate.

The first session of the 13th National Parliament is scheduled to be held on March 12 at 11 am, marking the beginning of the new parliamentary term.

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