Dhaka, Nov. 15 -- Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Sunday said lawmakers have responsibilities beyond legislation, including ensuring transparency and accountability in government development projects.

"As public representatives, it is the responsibility of MPs to ensure transparency in government procurement and to remain engaged in the public procurement process so that public resources are used properly," he said while addressing an orientation programme as chief guest at the Oath Room of the Jatiya Sangsad.

The programme, titled "Strengthening Parliamentary Oversight on Sustainable Development Goals and Public Resource Management", was held under the UNDP-implemented project "Strengthening Institutions, Policies and Services (SIPS)".

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