Government offers opposition chance to nominate one Deputy Speaker, per charter agreement.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced on March 2, 2026, that the government has verbally offered the opposition party the right to nominate a candidate for one of the two Deputy Speaker positions in the new parliament, as required by the July National Charter agreement. He confirmed the Deputy Speaker could be elected on the same day as the Speaker and emphasized the government’s commitment to the accord and democratic consensus. The move aims to foster political cooperation, while security around diplomatic zones has been strengthened amid global tensions.