United News of Bangladesh

Speakers at a round-table discussion here on Wednesday said the country’s current Parliament has created renewed public expectations for democratic governance, though its long-term success will depend on performance, inclusiveness and institutional reforms. The discussion titled “The Current National Parliament: A New Milestone in Democratic Politics” was arranged by the Citizen's Forum, Bangladesh (CFB) at a city hotel where BNP Standing Committee Member Abdul Moyeen Khan spoke as the chief guest. Moyeen Khan calls for strong institutions to make parliament democratic milestone In his speech, Moyeen Khan said the current Parliament could become a milestone in Bangladesh’s democratic history if democratic institutions are established on strong foundations. “If we can strengthen our democratic institutions on solid foundations for the future of democracy in Bangladesh, this Parliament will certainly remain a milestone in the country’s democratic history,” he said.