Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman today announced that out of 133 ordinances promulgated by the previous interim government and recently presented to the parliament, 97 were passed without any modifications.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the minister explained that in accordance with the constitutional requirement under Article 93, the ordinances were presented to the Jatiya Sangsad (JS) within the designated period during the first session of the 13th parliament. Of these, 97 ordinances were enacted into law as bills without alteration, while 13 were amended and enacted. Seven ordinances lapsed and were kept in abeyance.
The announcement was made during a press briefing at the home ministry, attended by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed and Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni. Md Asaduzzaman elaborated that a special committee conducted a thorough examination and submitted its report on April 2. Based on this report, the ordinances were introduced in parliament as bills and discussed extensively.
Md Asaduzzaman, a senior jurist, stated that the remaining 16 ordinances require further scrutiny, and actions will be taken based on the special committee's recommendations. He highlighted that detailed discussions occurred on key ordinances, including the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance, the Supreme Court Judge Appointment Ordinance, and the Supreme Court Secretariat Ordinance.
The minister emphasized that further consultation and review are necessary before finalizing these ordinances, reflecting the government's intent. He addressed claims that the government does not support a robust Human Rights Commission or transparency in judicial appointments, stating that the BNP aims to ensure these laws are transparent and accountable, considering the public's justified demands.