Published: 01 October 2023
In a parliamentary government system, the National Parliament, the highest legislative body of the state, acts as the focal point for all kinds of state affairs. The National Parliament is one of the fundamental pillars of democracy, good governance, and national integrity. It plays a crucial role in reflecting public expectations, enacting people-oriented laws, ensuring government accountability, and combating corruption.
The various political parties that participated in the eleventh National Parliament election had commitments to ensuring an effective Parliament. On 30 December 2018, through the eleventh National Parliament election, the grand alliance led by the Bangladesh Awami League achieved an overwhelming majority. Although the election was participatory, it was not competitive. On 30 January 2019, with the elected members, the first session of the eleventh National Parliament was held, and until September 2023, a total of 24 sessions has been held.
Globally, 200 parliamentary monitoring organisations (PMOs) observe parliamentary activities and propose various evidence-based recommendations to make the parliament more effective. Since the first session of the eighth national parliament, Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has been monitoring parliamentary activities on a regular basis and continuing its advocacy efforts. As part of TIB's ongoing activities, this report on the eleventh National Parliament has been published, reviewing the activities and efficacy of the 1st through 22nd sessions of this parliament.
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