Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on both ruling and opposition parties to work together in the interest of Bangladesh, emphasizing that the current parliament must not fail. Speaking on Thursday during the closing session of the 13th Parliament and the motion of thanks on the President’s address, he said that this parliament should be unlike any in the country’s history, where both sides cooperate for the nation’s welfare. The motion of thanks was passed by voice vote, though the opposition voted against it.

Rahman stated that the parliament stands on the sacrifices of the 1971 martyrs and warned against repeating past political disruptions such as prolonged strikes. He stressed that the success of the parliament equates to the success of Bangladesh and urged dialogue on key issues including electricity, employment, education, and healthcare. He also highlighted the need for stability to strengthen the economy and advance national development.

The Prime Minister noted that a large share of GDP will be allocated to education and health, and reiterated his government’s commitment to supporting farmers, improving school conditions, and promoting women’s education up to the degree level.