This paper examines the multi-donor-funded project called Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy (SPD), designed to strengthen Bangladesh's Parliament. In particular, it focuses on attempted reforms in the parliamentary committee system and in its rules of procedure. The article argues that the SPD has only been marginally successful in meeting its objectives, and identifies reasons for this limited success.

Keywords:
foreign aid, Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad, Strengthening Parliamentary Democracy Project, vested interests, lack of strategy
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