The newly-elected lawmakers of ruling Awami League began a meeting at the parliament for the selection of the speaker and deputy speaker of 10th parliament.
The meeting began with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at its lead around 6:30pm in the evening.
Newly-elected Chief Whip ASM Feroz said the party was considering between about 10 candidates for the position of speaker and deputy speaker.
A proposal of Sheikh Hasina, who is also the president of Awami League, will be the final and be accepted within the party unanimously, he said.