According to the functions and procedures of the Parliament of Bangladesh – Jatiyo Shangshad, the parliaments functions are the followings:
1. Enactment of Legislation
2. Consent to taxation and control of public expenditure
3. Ensuring accountability of the Government

Ever since the Parliament of Dhaka, started its journey in Jan, 2009, the only viable legislation’s it passed are the selection of President and passing of the budgets of 2009-10. Rest of the legislation’s are that of the previous caretaker government and their plans. Nothing new so far came out of the parliament as of now. To fill the void the High Court is giving instructions to safeguard the rivers around Dhaka and the country. Anyone with a slim hope for the Parliament would have wished that the Parliament and its committees will come up with viable legislations that would help the rivers and safeguard the future generation from dire consequences arising out of the encroachment of Dhaka rivers. Other example could be the destruction of forests, traffic jam and the prevalent energy crisis of Bangladesh and many others.

But to our dismay the parliament failed to bring any reasonable legislation to mitigate our suffering or acknowledge the plight of the people. They lack the merit or desire to be more proactive. Lately they started to come up with some recommendations but they failed to come up any new bills or legislation that will help the people they are destined to protect. It is our sincere hope that the House will soon come up with some good recommendations and speed up its process to side with the people. The parliament will only be vibrant when they start implementing peoples desire and start working for the very people who send them to the Parliament. Lets have our finger crossed till then.