Dhaka (Bangladesh)– The 36th meeting of the Interim Parliament Secretariat Commission took place today at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, the seat of the Bangladesh Parliament. National Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul chaired the session.
Top Government Officials Join Budget Session
Several senior officials from major ministries attended the meeting. These included:
- M Siraj Uddin Mia, Principal Secretary of the Chief Adviser Office
- Dr. Md Mokhles Ur Rahman, Senior Secretary, Ministry of Public Administration
- Dr. Hafiz Ahmed Chowdhury, Secretary, Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division
- Dr. Md Khairuzzaman Majumder, Secretary, Finance Division
Moreover, Md. Mizanur Rahman, Secretary of the National Parliament Secretariat, presented the official agenda for discussion.
Bangladesh Parliament Approves Multi-Year Budget Plan
The commission unanimously approved a detailed budget plan covering four fiscal years, aimed at supporting both operational functions and development activities.
Approved Budget Breakdown:
- FY 2024–2025: Taka 154.04 crore (revised)
- FY 2025–2026: Taka 232 crore
- FY 2026–2027: Taka 243.60 crore
- FY 2027–2028: Taka 255.78 crore
These funds will help maintain the Parliament’s daily operations while accelerating long-term development projects.
Meeting Begins with Review of Past Progress
At the outset, officials reviewed the minutes of the 35th meeting. They discussed the status of decisions made earlier and evaluated the progress reports submitted by relevant departments.
Furthermore, participants assessed the progress of ongoing infrastructure and administrative projects managed by the Parliament Secretariat. Discussions emphasized the need for greater efficiency, transparency, and strategic planning.
Understanding the Structure of Bangladesh Parliament
Bangladesh’s unicameral legislature, officially named the Jatiya Sangsad (House of the Nation), consists of 350 members:
- 300 members are directly elected from territorial constituencies based on adult franchise.
- The remaining 50 seats are reserved for women, who are elected by the sitting members through proportional representation using the Single Transferable Vote system.
This special provision for women’s representation is valid for 25 years, starting from the formation of the 11th Parliament on January 30, 2019.
Parliamentary Term Defined by the Constitution
According to Article 72(3) of the Constitution of Bangladesh, the term of a Parliament is five years from its first sitting after a general election. However, the President holds the authority to dissolve Parliament early if no members remain.
In times of war, Parliament may extend its term by one year at a time through a special Act.
Strategic Financial Planning for Future Efficiency
Today’s meeting highlights the Bangladesh Parliament’s commitment to long-term financial planning and institutional reform. With clearly allocated budgets and defined development goals, the Parliament aims to strengthen governance, improve project implementation, and enhance administrative performance over the next four fiscal years.
mplementation, and enhance administrative performance over the next four fiscal years.
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