13th Parliament
Parliamentary committees
57 committees in all: 39 standing committees on ministries, 18 parliamentary committees. What each committee does is written under its name; the details are on the committee's page.
Lists up to date57
MPs on committees345
Up-to-date committees (57)
- Business Advisory CommitteeUp to dateFormed 1 September 2026Recommends how much time Parliament should spend discussing each stage of Government Bills and other business. The Speaker is its chair.Chair
Hafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram, Bhola-315members - Committee on EstimatesUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Examines the Government's budget estimates and recommends ways to make economies, improve efficiency and reform administration.ChairReza Kibria, Habiganj-110members
- Committee on Government AssurancesUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Checks how far, and how quickly, the promises Ministers make in Parliament have been carried out, and reports to Parliament.ChairA M Mahbub Uddin Khokon, Noakhali-17members
- Committee on PetitionsUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Examines petitions presented to Parliament, reports to Parliament on the complaints they make and proposes specific remedies.ChairHafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram, Bhola-310members
- Committee on Private Member's Bills and ResolutionsUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Examines the Bills and resolutions brought by Members of Parliament who are not Ministers (private members), classifies them by importance and recommends time for their discussion.ChairShahjahan Chowdhury, Cox's Bazar-410members
- Committee on Public UndertakingsUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Examines the accounts and work of state-owned undertakings, checks whether they are run on sound business principles and recommends how to remove irregularities.ChairNurul Islam Moni, Barguna-210members
- House CommitteeUp to dateFormed 12 March 2026Looks after the housing of Members of Parliament and the accommodation, food, medical care and other amenities in the members' hostels. Its role is advisory.ChairNurul Islam Moni, Barguna-211members
- Library CommitteeUp to dateFormed 6 April 2026Advises on the development and services of the Parliament Library, so that Members of Parliament can make full use of it.ChairBarrister Kayser Kamal, Netrokona-110members
- Special CommitteeUp to dateFormed 1 September 2026Parliament sets up a special committee, by passing a motion, to look into a particular matter; that motion fixes its members and its task.ChairZainul Abedin, Barishal-313members
- Special Committee On Reformation of ConstitutionUp to dateFormed 14 July 2026Parliament has set up this special committee to work on amending the Constitution. Parliament fixes a special committee's members and task by passing a motion.ChairSalahuddin Ahmed, Cox's Bazar-112members
- Standing committee of privilegesUp to dateFormed 12 March 2026Examines complaints of breach of the privileges of Parliament or of its members, and makes recommendations. The Constitution requires this committee.ChairHafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram, Bhola-39members
- Standing Committee on Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas EmploymentUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairA. K. M. Fazlul Haque Milan, Gazipur-510members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of AgricultureUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Agriculture on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd. Shahadat Hossain, Laxmipur-19members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts AffairsUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairAbdul Wadud Bhuiyan, Khagrachhari10members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Civil Aviation and TourismUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairAbul Kalam Azad Siddique, Tangail-710members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of CommerceUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Commerce on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd. Khaled Hossain Mahboob, Brahmanbaria-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Cultural AffairsUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd. Barkat Ullah Bulu, Noakhali-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of DefenceUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Defence on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Ashraf Uddin, Narsingdi-510members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Disaster Management and ReliefUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMunshi Rafiqul Alam, Feni-110members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of EducationUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Education on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Salim Bhuiyan, Cumilla-210members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate ChangeUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairAlhaj Md. G.K. Gouse, Habiganj-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of FinanceUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Finance on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMushfiqur Rahman, Brahmanbaria-410members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Fisheries and LivestockUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairKhairul Kabir Khokon, Narsingdi-19members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of FoodUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Food on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd. Abdus Salam Pintu, Tangail-29members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Foreign AffairsUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairJahrat Adib Chowdhury, Women's Seat-2710members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Health and Family PlanningUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Health and Family Planning on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairS.M. Rafiqul Islam, Gazipur-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Home AffairsUp to dateFormed 14 July 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Home Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairZainul Abedin, Barishal-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Housing and Public WorksUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Housing and Public Works on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Rezaul Karim Badsha, Bogura-69members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of IndustriesUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Industries on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Abul Kalam, Cumilla-910members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Information and BroadcastingUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd. Amanullah Aman, Dhaka-210members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Labour and EmploymentUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Labour and Employment on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd. Shamsur Rahman Simul Biswas, Pabna-510members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of LandUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Land on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairNasser Rahman, Maulvibazar-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary AffairsUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairBarrister Muhammad Nawshad Zamir, Panchagarh-110members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Liberation War AffairsUp to dateFormed 1 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Manirul Haque Chowdhury, Cumilla-610members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operativesUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairA. K. M. Selim Reza Habib, Pabna-210members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of PlanningUp to dateFormed 1 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Planning on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairZahir uddin Swapon, Barishal-110members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information TechnologyUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairKalim Uddin Ahmed, Sunamganj-510members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral ResourcesUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMiah Nuruddin Ahmad Apu, Shariatpur-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Primary and Mass EducationUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMahmuda Habiba, Women's Seat-1310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Public AdministrationUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Public Administration on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairSayeed Ahmed, Shariatpur-110members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of RailwaysUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Railways on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMohammad Ali Asghar, Khulna-510members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Religious AffairsUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Religious Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairRafiqul Islam Jamal, Jhalokathi-110members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Road Transport and BridgeUp to dateFormed 6 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Road Transport and Bridge on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairRakibul Islam, Khulna-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Science and TechnologyUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Science and Technology on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairM. Ruhul Quddus Talukder Dulu, Natore-210members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of ShippingUp to dateFormed 9 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Shipping on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairZainul Abdin Farroque, Noakhali-210members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Social WelfareUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Social Welfare on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Shahjahan, Noakhali-410members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Textiles and JuteUp to dateFormed 8 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Textiles and Jute on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Akhtaruzzaman Mia, Dinajpur-410members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Water ResourcesUp to dateFormed 10 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Water Resources on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMohammad Shofiqul Haque Milon, Rajshahi-310members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Women and Children AffairsUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairSelima Rahman, Women's Seat-110members
- Standing Committee on Ministry of Youth and SportsUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Oversees the work of the Ministry of Youth and Sports on behalf of Parliament: it reviews the ministry's Bills and work, inquires into irregularities and serious complaints, and makes recommendations.ChairMd Abul Khair Bhuiyan, Laxmipur-29members
- Standing Committee on Public AccountsUp to dateFormed 1 September 2026Examines, with the reports of the Comptroller and Auditor-General, whether the Government has spent the money granted by Parliament lawfully and on the purposes it was granted for. The Constitution requires this committee.Chair
Syed Abdullah Mohammed Taher, Cumilla-1115members - Standing Committee on Rules of ProcedureUp to dateFormed 16 September 2026Considers matters of procedure and the conduct of business in Parliament, and recommends any amendments needed to the Rules of Procedure. The Speaker is its chair.ChairHafiz Uddin Ahmad Bir Bikram, Bhola-312members
- Sub Committee No-3 of Library CommitteeUp to dateFormed 26 April 2026A sub-committee of the Library Committee. It examines the particular matters the parent committee refers to it.ChairDr. Md. Mahbubur Rahman, Mymensingh-73members
- Sub Committee No-4 of Library CommitteeUp to dateFormed 26 April 2026A sub-committee of the Library Committee. It examines the particular matters the parent committee refers to it.ChairMuhammad Nazibur Rahman, Pabna-12members
- Sub-Committee No-1 of Library CommitteeUp to dateFormed 26 April 2026A sub-committee of the Library Committee. It examines the particular matters the parent committee refers to it.ChairHumam Quader Chowdhury, Chattogram-72members
- Sub-Committee No-2 of Library CommitteeUp to dateFormed 26 April 2026A sub-committee of the Library Committee. It examines the particular matters the parent committee refers to it.ChairA B M Mosharrof Hossain, Patuakhali-42members
- Sub-Committee No. 5 of Library CommitteeUp to dateFormed 16 June 2026A sub-committee of the Library Committee. It examines the particular matters the parent committee refers to it.ChairSayeed Al Noman, Chattogram-103members
Source: Parliament of Bangladesh | Updated 24 October 2026