President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday said the ruling and the opposition parties must play constructive roles in consolidating transparency, accountability, tolerance, human rights and the rule of law.

Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury was sworn in as the Speaker of the 12th Jatiya Sangsad after she was re-elected as the Speaker this afternoon

The 12th parliament went into its first session this afternoon with a record 62 independent lawmakers, most of whom are Awami League leaders

The 12th parliament will go into its first session on January 30