Review of 133 Ordinances Nears Completion, Says Salahuddin Ahmed
The review process of 133 ordinances issued during the tenure of Bangladesh’s interim government has reached its final stage, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters after a meeting of a special parliamentary committee, he noted that consensus has already been achieved on four ordinances related to “July protection.” These include provisions for indemnity and support, which will be placed before Parliament in their current form.
Ahmed explained that the ordinances have been divided into three categories for decision-making. “Some ordinances will be introduced as bills in Parliament without any changes by the respective ministries. Others will be presented with necessary amendments. A third group, where consensus cannot be reached, will lapse during the current session and may be reintroduced as new bills in the future,” he said.
He stressed that, in accordance with parliamentary procedures, existing ordinances must be approved before new legislation is passed to avoid potential legal complications.
The minister also highlighted two key guiding principles in the review process: the “July National Charter” and constitutional compliance. “We are prioritising the July National Charter, and each ordinance is being evaluated in line with constitutional requirements and public expectations,” he added.
While discussions on most ordinances have been completed, Ahmed acknowledged that further deliberations are needed on several important laws. These include the Anti-Corruption Commission Act and the Human Rights Commission Act, both of which require careful consideration before final decisions are made.
The special parliamentary committee is expected to continue its discussions in the coming days before finalising its recommendations for submission to Parliament.
