A newly formed special committee of the National Parliament has conducted a detailed review of 40 key ordinances issued by the interim government.
The committee held its first meeting on Tuesday at the cabinet room of the National Parliament building, where in-depth discussions took place on several important issues, including protection measures and accountability related to the July mass uprising.
The meeting was chaired by Committee President Zainul Abedin, MP. At the beginning of the session, members observed a one-minute silence and offered special prayers in memory of those killed in the July 2024 mass uprising.
Several key ordinances were discussed during the meeting. These include the July Mass Uprising (Protection and Accountability) Ordinance, 2026; the Prevention and Remedy of Enforced Disappearance Ordinance, 2025; the Police Commission Ordinance, 2025; and the Anti-Corruption Commission (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
Other ordinances reviewed include the Public Service Direct Recruitment Age Limit Ordinance, 2024; the Repeal of Security for Family Members of the Father of the Nation Ordinance, 2024; and the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.
According to the Parliament Secretariat, the committee will examine the necessity and effectiveness of the discussed ordinances and prepare a comprehensive report to be presented in an upcoming parliamentary session. The remaining ordinances will be reviewed in subsequent meetings.
The meeting was attended by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, MP; Chief Whip Nurul Islam, MP; and Law Minister Asaduzzaman, MP.
Other participants included Dr. Muhammad Osman Faruk, MP; A. M. Mahbub Uddin, MP; State Minister for Public Administration Abdul Bari, MP; Muhammad Naushad Zamir, MP; State Minister for Social Welfare Farzana Sharmin, MP; and Parliament Secretariat Secretary Kaniz Mowla, along with senior officials from relevant ministries.
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