President convened the national parliament in accordance with the constitution, and there is no entity called a reform council, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated on Sunday, March 15, before attending the second day of the first session. He explained that under the July Charter, any implementation of a constitutional reform council would first require an amendment.

Earlier, on March 12, the new parliament began its journey, and after the President’s address, Speaker Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed adjourned the session until Sunday. According to the Parliament Secretariat, the day’s agenda includes a question-and-answer session, discussions on urgent public issues, and a motion of thanks on the President’s speech. Questions will cover several ministries, including Cabinet, Science and Technology, Education, Social Welfare, and Housing.

The Business Advisory Committee decided that the 13th National Parliament’s first session will continue until April 30, meeting daily at 3 p.m. except on public holidays. A total of 468 questions have been submitted, along with 27 notices under Rule 71 and 97 decision proposals under Rule 131.