Published: 01:10 AM, 17 March 2026
13th Bangladesh Parliamentary Session Begins With A Rejuvenated Resonance
13th Bangladeshi Parliamentary session began on March 12, 2026. It was on February 12, the election was held and subsequently on February 17, the new B.N.P ministry took oath and office. Thereby, today being 12th day of March 2026, the new parliamentary session began we found that the oath and office was administered by the honorable Bangladesh President Mohammed Sahabuddin.
This day will no doubt be inscribed in the annals of history of Bangladeshi political scenario. It was since August 5 and August 8, 2024, the political situation was in a state of utter quandary and flux, which badly derailed the developmental process which was initiated during the regime of Awami League. However global influence along with the influence of USAID and the US Deep State which derailed the development processes of Bangladesh. On account of the derailment of Awami League, we found that the entire nation landed up into utmost tatters. From this election, along with new parliamentary session, one point is evident to us. That authoritarian regime in this rising South Asian nation, cannot be tolerable by the citizens. Political culture and political force are so rotten and corrosive, which made the citizens restive and belligerent. That is why the election was relevant along with total parliamentary function. So long Dr. Muhammad Yunus mollycoddled the democratic which was in existence during AL regime. Now the scenario which we witness seems to my mind is high dismal.
Citizens of Bangladesh as well as that of neighbouring India heaped bountiful expectations upon new Tarique Rahman government. We are well aware of for whom the election was held along with the formation of the new government. Actual logic is already known to the political analysts of India, Bangladesh as well as that of the South Asian Sub-Continent plus rest of the globe.
In the new parliament, in the opposition bench, Jamaat-e-Islami is expected to steer up the proceedings of the new parliament. But the differences of opinion will figure as the key point of understanding between BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami. BNP as a party, despite their previous performances, has now transformed their stance to a different dimension. Their focus is to ensure stable and balanced relations with India. Everybody is aware off that how India stood by the side of Bangladesh during her liberation struggle of the year 1971. That is why Tarique Rahman’s attitude is to maintain stable and balanced relations with India along with mixture of amiability and cordiality. It is on March 17, 2026, B.N.P and allies’ government under Tarique Rahman will complete full one month of its regime. When this column reaches to my readers, then one full will complete.
The moot point pertaining to my evaluation pertaining to my evaluation is that what are the steps likely to by this government. For the political analysts of both India and Bangladesh is indeed a tough task for Tarique Rahman and his team persons. But we should not forget that India will always remain by the side of Bangladesh. It is after couple of days of taking charge by Tarique Rahman government faced a major blow. This blow has been equally faced by neighbouring India. The impact of Gulf War or West Asia War has been so hard hit which badly dismantled the political, social, cultural and economic backbone of the citizens of the Sub-Continent. On account of the war, we find that Bangladesh landed up into utmost tenterhooks. The backbone of the economy of the nation is petroleum. There arise severe shortages of petroleum products. India is always prompt in rendering service to Bangladesh. It is expected that we are most likely to supply around 5,000 million tonnes of petroleum and petroleum products to Bangladesh. Still, there are several petrol pumps in the capital city as well as petrol pumps of other cities of the nation have started becoming dry. There are some distributors who are of the habit of storing unnecessary the stocks of petroleum products which badly destabilize the nation’s economy. However, it is expected that petroleum issue will ease off shortly, so that life of Bangladeshi citizen bounces back in the mainstream of social, political, economic and cultural life.
In the above paragraph, I might have deviated from the real topic, but after couple of days from the declaration of election results, it is found that West Asia or Gulf War suddenly erupted, hence I thought of raising the matter in concurrence to my column.
The new Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, formulated various plans for a dateline of 180 days. But one point which sparkled my mind is about Tarique Rahman’s life philosophy and attachment with the masses. He travels in his personal vehicle. Whenever he attends his office, try to reach on the normal traffic route. He is always punctual, committed and meticulous to his tasks. His mission is to imbibe people of both Hindu and Muslim religions under one banner. This feeling of oneness and unity seemed to my mind missing for a pretty long time. That is the reason, the citizens of Bangladesh in this post-election phase seem to be in a state of utmost rejuvenation. Though the temperament seems to be praiseworthy to my mind. I have grave doubts in mind that how long will it last long.
Within a matter of few days’ time, one month will complete fully of this ministry. In this short span of time, I find that minor differences of opinion within BNP and Allies vis-à-vis to that Jamaat-e-Islami have already cropped up between them. The Honourable Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is trying his level best to be involved in a level-playing field with the key opposition Jamat-e-Islami and also with closer and cordial neighbour India. Though Tarique has to pacify all the allegations against him, still most of the citizens of the nations are deeply aggrieved regarding the acts by him during the periods from the years 2007-2009. It is a well-known fact that he was instrumental in hatching a plot to assassinate Sheikh Hasina during the above periods of time. On account of the assassination, a dedicated Awami worker Ivy Rahman, wife of former President Zillur Rahman of Bangladesh.
Arriving at the key point of my deliberation, one point is striking in my mind, the citizens sincerely prefer peace and development of the nation. It was for the past eighteen months, the entire nation was in a state of utter political quandary. The interim regime under the stewardship of Noble Laureate Dr Mohammad Yunus dismantled the macro fabric of the nation. Feeling of rejuvenation among the political fraternities are appreciable as well as among the citizens. What is most urgently needed, apart from the other issues, macro development is dearly relevant. Innocent workers of a reputed political party as well as media personnel, progressive forces and teachers were forcefully put behind the bars. It was indeed an alarming proposition initiated by the virulent Yunus gong who were not a democratic in nature, could undertake these kinds of heinous acts. All these acts badly appalled the citizens of not only Bangladesh, but also of the closer and cordial neighbour India.
Smiles have no doubt generated upon citizen’s mind. The point of introspection which throngs me is that how long will it last long. Truly and introspectively speaking it is indeed a difficult proposition for the analysts of both nations to judge my hypothesis Still my predilection says that within a span of a year, if the current B.N.P and Allies government is toppled, I wouldn’t be surprised at all. Anyhow I appeal to my readers not to be bewildered at all pertaining to my comment. Despite all the odds, peace and development spree should bounce back in this rising South Asian nation. The doubtful proposition to my mind remains upon forever.
Very soon 54th anniversary of the Independence Day celebration of Bangladesh is likely to be observed. Hope the celebration should be observed in a peaceful coexistence. Without feelings of vices and coercive mentality. Before I wind up my column, I would like to reiterate that political situation is still in a state of flux, which we cannot deny from our mind.
Sujayendra Das is a columnist
based in Calcutta, India.
