Dhaka: Home Minister and BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed has announced the government’s commitment to refining key ordinances through stakeholder consultations. The focus will be on enhancing laws related to enforced disappearances, the Human Rights Commission, and the appointment of Supreme Court judges.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Ahmed emphasized that these legal enhancements aim to make the laws comprehensive and responsive. Speaking at a press briefing at the home ministry, he clarified the government’s stance on 133 ordinances introduced by the interim government. Highlighting his personal experience as a victim of enforced disappearance, Ahmed stressed the importance of revising the related ordinance to ensure justice for victims.
Ahmed underscored the need for a structured approach to legal reforms. He stated that a detailed legal framework is essential to guarantee effective investigations and uphold the trial process standards. Regarding the July Memorial Museum Bill, he acknowledged existing legal complexities and revealed that a revised bill will be presented in the next parliamentary session after consultations with stakeholders.
The minister also mentioned that ordinances concerning the Human Rights Commission and Supreme Court judge appointments will benefit from stakeholder input. He urged against hastily passing laws in parliament and advocated for well-structured, coherent legal frameworks. The Home Minister reiterated the government’s dedication to transparency and accountability in implementing legal reforms, with Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman and Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam Moni also addressing the press conference.