Dhaka, Aug 27 (V7N)- The third session of the 13th National Parliament begins today, Thursday (August 27), at 3 pm.
Several important bills are expected to be introduced during the session, including the draft Prevention and Redress of Disappearances Act and the draft National Human Rights Commission Act. A parliamentary standing committee may also be formed during the session.
Issues concerning the country's ongoing electricity, gas and fertilizer shortages are also expected to come up for discussion in Parliament.
Before the session begins, the Parliamentary Advisory Committee will determine the duration of the session.
Meanwhile, security has been strengthened around the Jatiya Sangsad building and adjacent areas ahead of the session.
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a public notice banning meetings, gatherings, processions and all forms of demonstrations in and around the Parliament area in order to maintain security and public order.
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