"After more than a decade and a half of fascist and subservient rule, the activities of parliament are beginning today with representatives elected by the people. The fallen dictatorship made parliament dysfunctional, instead of making it the centre of all national activities. We will make parliament the centre of all debates and arguments aimed at resolving the country's problems."
"Rahman blamed the toppled government of Sheikh Hasina, who has been sentenced to death in absentia for the crackdown that killed hundreds, and her Awami League party, for undermining the previous parliament. About 1,400 people were killed and more than 20,000 injured in the uprising, according to the United Nations."
"The BNP wants to build a prosperous, safe and democratic country, the party's leader said, calling on all politicians, whatever their political opinions, to work together. Those urgent problems include tackling a sluggish economy, restoring stability and reviving growth after months of turmoil that rattled investor confidence and strained state finances."
Bangladesh's parliament convened for the first time following a deadly 2024 uprising that triggered landmark elections in February. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and son of late leader Khaleda Zia, took office after the interim administration that governed since August 2024. Rahman blamed the toppled Sheikh Hasina government and Awami League party for making parliament dysfunctional during their rule. The uprising killed approximately 1,400 people and injured over 20,000. Rahman committed to making parliament the center of national debate and problem-solving. Key challenges include reviving a sluggish economy, restoring stability, and addressing impacts from global oil price increases on Bangladesh's garment export industry and fossil fuel-dependent economy.
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