STAFF CORRESPONDENT

Following the discussion on the proposed 2026-27 budget, parliament yesterday introduced two bills under the supplementary agenda -- the Bangladesh Medical University (Amendment) Bill and the Public Examinations (Offences) (Amendment) Bill.

The opposition objected, saying the bills had been tabled without prior notice. Deputy Speaker Kayser Kamal said he had excused the timing. The bills were then referred to the relevant parliamentary committee for review, which was asked to submit its report within three days.

After the bills were introduced, Jamaat-e-Islami MP Shahjahan Chowdhury sought to raise a point of order. The deputy speaker said it was not possible at that moment, as LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was scheduled to deliver a statement under Rule 300 of the House’s rules of procedure.

Amid opposition protests, the deputy speaker invited Fakhrul to speak.

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