Parliamentary Committee System in Bangladesh: Functional Analysis of different Parliamentary Committee

Abstract

Abstract:

“Parliamentary Committee System in Bangladesh: Functional Analysis of different Parliamentary Committee.†this article examines the patterns and performance of Parliamentary Committees in Bangladesh. Committees are ubiquitous. They are found in all types of parliamentary old or new, large or small, The Jatiya Sangsad, as the parliament is called in Bangladesh, is no exception. The evidence presented in this paper clearly shows that the committees set up by recent parliaments have fared far better than their predecessors in almost every function, including scrutinizing legislation and exercising oversight over executive departments. The creation of an elaborate committee system is necessary, but is not sufficient to ensure that it will work unless some other conditions are met. Comparative experience shows that the recommendations of Parliamentary Committees are generally honored. But Bangladesh appears to be a deviant case.

Keywords: Jatiya Sangsad (JS), Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Committee on Government Assurance (CGA), ad hoc.