The fifth session of the current parliament began this afternoon amid the ongoing nationwide blockade by the BNP-led 20-party alliance.
The Jatiya Sangsad went into its session around 4: 15pm which will continue till March 5, according to the decision of the parliament business advisory committee.
To finalise the duration of the JS session, the parliament business advisory committee sat in a meeting around 3:00pm today.
President Abdul Hamid started his opening address around 4:35pm at the first JS session of the New Year.
The president delivered his speech based on government activities highlighting development works.
A bill related to the control of formalin is likely to be passed during the fifth session.