DHAKA, March 25, 2024 (BSS)- Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin

Chaudhury said parliamentary diplomacy can play a crucial role in
establishing a society free from hunger, poverty and exploitation, which was
the ever cherished dream of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur
Rahman.

She made the remarks while speaking in the discussion titled "Parliamentary
Diplomacy: Building Bridges for Peace and Understanding" at the 213rd Session
of the Governing Council held in Geneva, Switzerland on the occasion of
'148th IPU Assembly' on Sunday afternoon, said a release here today.

"To fulfill the cherished dream of Bangabandhu, Bangladesh National
Parliament under the leadership of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is working
hard to create a just-like society that is free from poverty and exploitation
where economic, political and social justice will be equal for all," the JS
Speaker said.

"Parliamentary diplomacy has proven to be instrumental in resolving complex
issues through dialogue and peaceful negotiation at the bilateral,
multilateral and regional levels. And it should be used to ensure inclusive
development and to establish world peace and security for the benefit of
humanity," she added.

"Let parliamentary diplomacy be active and influential in creating a world
free from poverty, hunger, war and human suffering," she continued.

Dr Shirin then called upon the parliamentarians around the world saying that
they are responsible for bringing about positive change in people's lives and
asked them to work together to ensure a life of human dignity for everyone.

JS Chief Whip Nur-E-Alam Chowdhury, lawmakers Shafiqul Islam, Mahbub Ur
Rahman, Shahadara Mannan, Nilufar Anjum, HM Badiuzzaman, Md Mujibul Haque,
Akhtaruzzaman and Senior Secretary of Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat KM Abdus
Salam were also present at the discussion as parliamentary delegation.