The Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), Martin Chungong, paid a courtesy call on Dr. Md. Shafiqur Rahman, Leader of the Opposition in the National Parliament of Bangladesh and Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.
The meeting took place on Monday (August 31, 2026) at the Leader of the Opposition’s office in the National Parliament Secretariat. Discussions focused on enhancing the functionality and effectiveness of the National Parliament, sustaining constructive debate on key national and international issues, and ensuring equitable participation between government and opposition benches.
Aligning with IPU priorities, the delegates exchanged views on bolstering parliamentary committees and facilitating active participation from younger lawmakers. The IPU leadership reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Bangladesh’s parliamentary democratic transition.
Emphasized transforming the National Parliament into the central hub for policy decision-making through regular, dialogue-driven cross-party engagement.
Committed to amplifying the efficiency of parliamentary standing committees and creating structural pathways for emerging and youthful legislators.
