SANGSAD BHABAN, Oct 22, 2023 (BSS) - Prime Minister and Leader of the House Sheikh Hasina today told Parliament that they have lost three lawmakers and recalled their contribution to the welfare of the country and its people.

"This is probably our last session of the current parliament. And that session had to start with the news of the death of some parliament members," she was speaking at parliament on the condolence motion at the first day of the current session of the 11th Parliament.

 "It was more during Covid period. Now, three of our parliament members have left us. They are old but they have contributed a lot to the democratic struggle of Bangladesh including the Liberation War and voting rights," she said.

Sheikh Hasina prayed for the peace of the souls of the members of parliaments (MPs).

"We remember them with respect for their role in the development of Bangladesh and the welfare of people," she continued.

She mentioned that AKM Shahjahan Kamal and M Shahjahan Mia have played a significant role in the struggle for human rights.

The Leader of the House said that since the Awami League government assumed power, Bangladesh has been moving forward on the path of development and prosperity.

The House today unanimously adopted a condolence motion expressing profound grief at the demise of three sitting MPs, AKM Shahjahan Kamal (Laxmipur-3 Constituency), M Shahjahan Miah (Patuakhali-1) and M Abdus Sattar Bhuiyan (Brahmanbaria-2).

Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury moved the condolence motion in the House in the beginning of the 25th session of the 11th Parliament.

Among others, Amir Hossain Amu, Sheikh Fazlul Karim Selim, ASM Feroze, Noor Uddin Nayan, Anwar Hossain Khan, Muhibur Rahman, Kazi Kaniz Sultana, Mosiur Rahman Ranga, Pir Fazlur Rahman took part in the discussion on the condolence motion.

Later, a minute's silence and prayers were held in Parliament. The prayer was conducted by the ruling party MP Ruhul Amin Madani.