The first session of Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad will run until April 30, with sittings held daily at 3 p.m. except on public holidays. The decision was made on March 14, 2026, during the first meeting of the Business Advisory Committee at the National Parliament Building, chaired by Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. Prime Minister and Leader of the House Tareq Rahman and other committee members attended the meeting.

The committee discussed the agenda and duration of the session, setting a total of 50 hours for discussions on the President’s address. The Speaker was authorized to modify the schedule or working days if necessary. According to the Parliament Secretariat, a total of 468 questions have been submitted for this session—eight for the Prime Minister and 460 for other ministers. Additionally, 27 notices under Rule 71 and 97 notices under Rule 131 have been received.

Several senior ministers, opposition leaders, and the Deputy Speaker also participated in the meeting, reflecting broad representation in planning the session’s proceedings.