Parliament to sit twice daily from Tuesday
The National Parliament will sit in two sessions daily from Tuesday, April 7, to fulfil the constitutional obligation of converting 133 ordinances into laws.
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Voters' list bill-2026 passed in Parliament
The 'Voters' List (Amendment) Bill, 2026' has been passed in the National Parliament with the aim of ensuring universal suffrage. The bill was passed unanimously by voice vote in the thirteenth session of the National Parliament on Monday.
Top 20 defaulters list released in parliament
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has released the list of the top 20 loan defaulters in the 13th National Parliament's first session. He said the total amount of defaulted loans in the banking sector stood at Tk 5,44,831.88 crore as of December 31, 2025.
Abul Sarker granted bail in blasphemy case
The High Court granted bail to Baul singer Abul Sarker, who was arrested over allegations of blasphemy.
Dhaka-Chattogram highway to be 10 lanes, feasibility study underway: Minister
The Dhaka-Chattogram highway will be expanded to 10 lanes, and a feasibility study is currently underway, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Rabiul Alam has said.
Parliament passes bill allowing direct dismissal for misconduct in govt jobs
The National Parliament has passed a bill amending the Government Servants Act, 2018, to ensure accountability and establish discipline in workplaces. State Minister for Public Administration Md Abdul Bari moved the 'Government Servants (Amendment) Act, 2026' in the session presided over by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Sunday, April 5, and it was passed by voice vote.
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