Dhaka:The Cabinet has given its approval to the final drafts of the Special Solar Power Installation Act, 2026, and the Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act, 2026. These approvals were granted during the 26th Cabinet meeting held at the Cabinet Division of the Bangladesh Secretariat, chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the meeting also saw the approval of the proposed list of public holidays for 2027 and a draft Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement on Criminal Matters between Bangladesh and Hong Kong. Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani explained that the Special Solar Power Ordinance, 2026, was promulgated under Article 93(1) of the Constitution to hasten the expansion of solar power installations. This ordinance is intended to be placed before Parliament for passage into law, following the necessary vetting.
The Public Procurement (Second Amendment) Act, 2026, seeks to update the Public Procurement Act, 2006, which has undergone several amendments to foster transparency and competition. The latest changes aim to protect domestic industries, support micro and small women entrepreneurs, modernize tendering methods, and ensure equitable resource distribution.
Additionally, the Cabinet approved a proposal for 29 public holidays in 2027, with various holidays coinciding with weekly days off. Government employees will have options for additional religious and ethnic community holidays. The draft Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement with Hong Kong is set to enhance legal cooperation and offender apprehension between the two regions.