Dhaka, June 3 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, on Wednesday said MPs must have a sound understanding of the Rules of Procedure to effectively place proposals and scrutinise bills.

He came up with the remark at a two-day orientation programme titled "Constitution, Rules of Procedure and Parliamentary Activities" for members of parliament began at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.

Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad said the 13th parliament is working to fulfil public expectations in the country's renewed democratic journey.

He said members of parliament represent the people and help ensure accountable governance, adding that the Rules of Procedure are not merely administrative formalities but an essential tool for carrying out parliamentary res...