, Jan. 13 -- BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Tuesday said political accountability to people can be ensured if Parliament is made effective and its standing committees are allowed to function properly.

He made the remarks while speaking at a programme titled 'National Election 2026 and Citizens' Expectations', organised by Citizen's Platform at city's Agargaon.

Amir Khosru said all elements of the so-called 'new political arrangement' already exist within the Constitution, stressing that the real challenge lies not in the constitutional framework but in political practice.

"The most important issue is ensuring accountability of politicians. If politicians are accountable to the people, many problems can be...