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The government has decided to form a 10-member parliamentary committee comprising ruling and opposition MPs to address the ongoing fuel situation.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday proposed the initiative in parliament, naming five representatives from the ruling side.

They are Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku, State Minister for Energy Aninda Islam Amit, Lakshmipur-4 MP ABM Ashraf Uddin, Manikganj-2 MP Moinul Islam Khan, and Shariatpur-3 MP Miah Nuruddin Ahmad Apu.

He further proposed that Energy Minister Iqbal Hassan serve as chair of the committee.

The prime minister urged the opposition to nominate five members from their side.

“These 10 individuals will be able to sit together and discuss the issues. If there are any suggestions, those will reach the government through this committee, and if the government finds any of them realistic, it will certainly take steps to implement them,” he said.

Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman welcomed the move, thanking the PM for taking the matter positively. “We hope parliament will become the centre for resolving all national problems. This marks a new journey for the House, and we will soon submit names,” he said.

Later, Shafiqur proposed five The In

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