Dhaka, May 4 -- BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday expressed hope that newly elected MPs from women's reserved seats will play a meaningful role in the Jatiya Sangsad.

He made the remarks while speaking to reporters after paying tribute to BNP founder Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia at their graves at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, along with reserved seat MPs from the ruling party, UNB reports.

They offered Fateha at the graves. Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni was also present.

Fakhrul expressed optimism that the MPs will contribute to strengthening democratic institutions and making Parliament more effective. "We hope th...