Pabna-5 MP takes part in global discussions on democracy, labour rights and sustainable developmentKhaled Ahmed: Pabna-5 lawmaker Advocate Shamsur Rahman Shimul Biswas is returning to Bangladesh after attending the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania, as a member of the Bangladesh parliamentary delegation.Shimul Biswas, chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Labour and Employment, is scheduled to arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka at 10:00am on Sunday, October 11, 2026.The IPU assembly brought together parliamentarians to discuss a range of important global issues, including democracy and good governance, human rights, peace and security, labour and employment, social justice, and sustainable development.During the conference, members of the Bangladesh delegation held a courtesy meeting with IPU President Dr Tulia Ackson. They also held discussions and exchanged views with Ahmed Sabah Al-Salloum, a Bahraini parliamentarian and representative of the presidency of the Asian Parliamentary Assembly.The meetings focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation, exchanging experiences and promoting mutual relations among countries.As chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on labour and employment, Shimul Biswas took part in discussions on issues of international importance, including workers’ rights, workplace safety, employment generation and social protection.The discussions also provided an opportunity to exchange international experiences and explore ways to address challenges in the labour and employment sectors.Shimul Biswas also serves as the coordinator of the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners-Workers Coordination Council.Following the completion of his official visit, prayers have been sought for his safe return, good health and well-being.