Dhaka: The government today approved drafts of several ordinances, a proposal on three conventions of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and the draft of an agreement between the governments of Bangladesh and Azerbaijan. The Council of Advisers gave these approvals during its weekly meeting at the Chief Adviser’s Office, chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Chief Adviser Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam briefed the media at the Foreign Service Academy, stating that the Council of Advisers gave final approval to the drafts of the Microfinance Bank Ordinance 2026, the Registration (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2026, and the Protection and Conservation of Fish (Amendment) Ordinance 2026.
The Council also approved a proposal to consent to three IMO conventions: the International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage (CLC), 1969; the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, 2001; and the Nairobi International Convention on the Removal of Wrecks, 2007. Additionally, the meeting approved the drafts of an agreement between the Government of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on the Exemption of Visa Requirements for Holders of Diplomatic, Official, and Service Passports.
Law Adviser Professor Asif Nazrul and Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Mohammad Abul Kalam Azad Majumder were present during the briefing.