Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Md. Nurul  Islam today briefed journalists at the tunnel of  the JS Bhaban during a break of the day's sitting in the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad. Photo: Video Screenshot

DHAKA, April 15, 2026 (BSS) - Chief Whip of the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Md. Nurul 
Islam today said that two ships carrying a total of 200,000 metric tons (MT) 
of fuel oil anchored at the jetty.

He said this is such a development that also deserved media attention 
alongside reports on the country's only state-owned refinery, Eastern 
Refinery PLC in Chattogram.

The Chief Whip noted that while the news of the refinery's closure received 
significant coverage in the media, the positive development of oil supply 
through the arrival of the two ships should have been equally highlighted. 

"The media should present positive developments alongside negative news," he 
added.

Nurul Islam made these remarks while briefing journalists at the tunnel of 
the JS Bhaban during a break of the day's sitting in the first session of the 
13th Jatiya Sangsad, said a press release.

Since assuming office, the Prime Minister has been working for the overall 
welfare of the country, he said.
 
"His key priorities include ensuring people's well-being, building a humane 
state, establishing democracy, and safeguarding the country's independence 
and sovereignty," Nurul Islam added. 

Alongside protecting sovereignty, the government is also working to ensure 
justice in all sectors, he continued.

Highlighting the importance of skilled manpower for employment generation, 
the Chief Whip said that the government is focusing on equipping people with 
multilingual skills.
 
He emphasized the need to learn Arabic for employment in the Middle East, 
Mandarin for China, Italian for Italy, Korean for South Korea, and Japanese 
for Japan. 

He also stressed the importance of English as a second language, describing 
it as a global language.

In this regard, the Chief Whip mentioned that the Education Minister will 
prepare a guideline after conducting nationwide consultations and later 
submit it to the Prime Minister.

Regarding constitutional amendment, the Chief Whip said that although there 
are some differences of opinion between the government and the opposition, 
both sides will eventually reach a consensus and bring forward a joint 
proposal.

"Our main goal is to firmly establish democracy, protect independence and 
sovereignty, and advance constructive development of the country," he said, 
adding that the Jatiya Sangsad thrives on discussion and constructive 
criticism while achieving consensus from a spirit of patriotism is only a 
matter of time.