JS forms 10 standing committees for ministries

The Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday formed 10 parliamentary standing committees on different ministries. On behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Jatiya Sangsad Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni proposed the formation of the committees.

The proposals were later approved by voice votes with Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal in the chair.

The newly formed committees are Standing Committee on the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women and Children Affairs, Ministry of Road Transport and Bridges, Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism, Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Land and Ministry of Religious Affairs.