A three-member committee has been formed to investigate the disruption of the sound system during the opening sitting of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, with authorities seeking to determine whether the incident was an act of sabotage.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the parliamentary committee on Saturday.

Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the committee chairman and chief whip Nurul Islam said that the panel had been asked to submit its report by April 3.

The disruption occurred on March 12, the first day of proceedings of the new parliament, forcing a temporary suspension of the sitting due to malfunctioning audio equipment.

Nurul Islam said the issue had been discussed at the committee’s inaugural meeting and confirmed that an investigation team, led by the Sergeant-at-Arms, had been tasked with examining the matter.

'We suspect there may have been an element of sabotage,' he said.

 Chief whip said that at the same time, they have invited technical experts from BUET to assess the system and identify the underlying faults.

According to the chief whip, the committee will focus on two key questions: whether any deliberate sabotage took place, and what technical problems caused the disruption, along with recommendations for resolving them.

The meeting also discussed accommodation and medical facilities for Members of Parliament.

Nurul Islam said that most MPs would be provided with housing, while ministers, state ministers, the Speaker, Chief Whip and whips already have designated residences.

Efforts are underway to ensure necessary procurement is completed by April 10.

The committee is scheduled to meet again on March 30.