Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced that several historic decisions will be made during the first session of the 13th National Parliament, scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday. He described the session as highly significant and historic for the nation, marking the culmination of a 16–17-year-long struggle toward democratic transition.

The minister stated that Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tarique Rahman will deliver the opening address. As the Speaker and Deputy Speaker had not yet been finalized, the session will begin with a temporary presiding member, who will oversee the election of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker according to parliamentary rules. Following their election, the President will administer the oath to both officials.

The announcement underscores the government’s emphasis on the symbolic and procedural importance of the inaugural session, which is expected to set the tone for the new parliamentary term.