Parliamentary committees to get focus during third session: Chief whip

The third session of the 13th National Parliament is set to commence on Thursday afternoon.

Confirming the matter on Wednesday, Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni said formation of parliamentary committees would get highest priority during the session beginning at 3pm.

Speaking to the media, Moni added the respective parliamentary committees will be finalised after receiving members’ names from the opposition party.

The third session might be a short session consisting of 5, 7 or 10 days. However, the duration might be increased according to needs, Moni further said.

According to Moni, at least six important bills will be placed during the session, including property handover, enforced disappearances and human rights protection related bills.

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Speaking about the proposed law relating property handover, Moni said parents will be able to retain and use their properties throughout their lifetime even if they write them off to their offspring.

Through this law, the government aims to prevent children from neglecting their parents after property handover, Moni said.

The chief whip hoped that parliamentary affairs will get more momentum through the third session.