Dhaka, Feb. 15 -- Law Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday said the idea of holding the oath-taking ceremony of the new cabinet members at the South Plaza of the Jatiya Sangsad was initially expressed by BNP.

"My understanding is that this parliament is somewhat different. We attained this parliament through the sacrifices of students and the masses in July, through a mass uprising marked by immense sacrifice, hardship, pain and loss of lives. That is why this parliament is a little different from all others," he told reporters at the Bangladesh Secretariat.

Besides, many historic events, including the July Declaration and the July Charter, have taken place in the parliament complex, said the adviser.

"The South Plaza of this parliament is pa...