Staff Reporter:
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Wednesday said the review process of 133 ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government is now at its final stage.
“Consensus has already been reached on four ordinances related to “July protection”, including those providing indemnity and support to which will be placed in Parliament in their existing form,” he said, while speaking to reporters after a meeting of a special parliamentary committee.
He said the ordinances are being categorized into three groups for decision-making.
“Firstly, some ordinances will be placed as bills in Parliament in their current form by the respective ministries. Secondly, some will be brought with necessary amendments. Thirdly, those on which consensus cannot be reached will lapse during the current session and may be reintroduced as fresh bills in a future session,” he explained.
Salahuddin Ahmed emphasized that, in line with parliamentary procedures, the existing ordinances must be approved before new bills are passed to avoid any legal complications.
He also noted that two key considerations are guiding the review process: the “July National Charter” and constitutional compliance.
“We are giving priority to the July National Charter. Each bill is being considered in light of constitutional requirements and public expectations,” he said.
Although discussions on most ordinances have been completed, the adviser said further deliberations are needed on some important laws, including the Anti-Corruption Commission Act and the Human Rights Commission Act.
The special committee is expected to continue its discussions in upcoming meetings before finalizing its recommendations for Parliament.
