Chief Whip says BNP seeks strong, functional parliament

Bangla Press Desk:  Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni on Wednesday said the ruling party wants the 13th parliament to be effective and vibrant where problems will be resolved through discussion and debate.

“Our goal is to run an effective, vibrant and responsible parliament. We want an environment of constructive discussion, rational argument and healthy debate on national issues in parliament,” he said.The Chief Whip made the remarks while speaking to reporters after a meeting of BNP’s parliamentary party in the ruling party’s parliamentary party room on the ninth floor of the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, with Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarique Rahman in the chair.He said the beauty of democracy lies in resolving national problems through discussion despite differences of opinion. “With that goal, we are determined to turn parliament into an effective and meaningful institution.”

Moni said the treasury bench also expects constructive cooperation from the opposition.

He said the parliament will be run in line with its Rules of Procedure and Code of Conduct, and important laws and policy matters aimed at improving people’s living standards will be placed before the House.

“The parliament session beginning tomorrow will be the people’s parliament — the highest democratic institution representing the rights, hopes and aspirations of the people of the country,” the Chief Whip added.

At the beginning of the sitting on Thursday, he said a member nominated by the Prime Minister will preside temporarily.

After completing the initial formalities, the Speaker will be elected and sworn in, Moni said.

The Chief Whip also said the Deputy Speaker will be elected after the Speaker, though the opposition has not yet proposed any candidateSource: daily Sun

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