Parliament will hold a ‘special discussion’ on Sunday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Bangladesh’s independence during its upcoming 15th session. President Md Abdul Hamid may also give a speech at the event, bdnews24.com reports.
The session, which will begin at 4 pm on Sunday, was called by the president on Oct 27.
“We have to take care of some regular work at the session. We can break for a day or two after that,” said Whip Abu Sayeed Al Mahmood Swapon regarding the parliamentary session.”
“There will be a special discussion on the 50th anniversary of the country’s independence and the president may give a speech.”
In November last year, the parliament called a special session for the first time to commemorate the 100th birthday of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
President Hamid gave a speech on the life and achievements of Bangabandhu during the event.