In the beginning of session, Speaker Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury and Deputy Speaker Md Fazle Rabbi Miah were re-elected to their old posts. The leaders of Awami League and their elected allies took oath of office as parliament members on Jan 4. The first session of parliament must be started within 30 days of the official announcement of election results. Jatiya party, which secured the second largest bloc with 22 seats, has again emerged as the official opposition of parliament. Ershad is replacing his wife Raushon Ershad, who headed the Jatiya Party opposition in the 10th parliament.

Source: bd News24 January 30, 2019 12:00 UTC