Dhaka, April 30 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has called on all members of parliament to work together regardless of differences and disagreements to save the current parliament from becoming "ineffective" and ensure the country's progress and a better future.

The Leader of the House made the call at the closing ceremony of the first session of the 13th parliament on Thursday night, saying the new parliament started its journey with a debt of Tk 3 trillion.

"We'll not be able to take the country forward (unless) we have a stable government; if we cannot ensure a stable parliament, we will not be able to take this country forward in any way," he said.

The premier emphasised: "The parliament cannot be allowed to fail."

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