Dhaka: Parliament on Monday passed seven bills, including the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Electoral Rolls (Amendment) Bill, 2026, as part of a move to endorse the relevant ordinances promulgated during the interim government period. Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman placed the bills in the House, and then Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal, who was chairing the House, piloted the bills separately to votes.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the bills were passed by voice votes as there was consensus in the all-party parliamentary special committee to accept these ordinances. The legislative changes are considered crucial moving forward to ensure a smooth electoral process and governance. Among the other bills passed in parliament were the Delimitation of Parliamentary Constituency Bill, 2026, the Election Commission Secretariat (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Election Officer (Special Provision) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, the National Parliament Secretariat (Interim Special Provision) (Repeal) Bill, 2026, and the Bangladesh Law Officers (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Besides, the Law Minister placed four other bills in Parliament. These include the Supreme Court Judges Appointment (Repeal) Bill, 2026, the Supreme Court Secretariat (Repeal) Bill, 2026, the National Human Rights Commission (Repeal and Restoration) Bill, 2026, and the Land Use Control and Agriculture Land Protection Bill, 2026. These bills are yet to be debated and voted on, but their introduction marks a significant step in legislative proceedings. Voting for reserved women’s seats for the 13th parliament is scheduled for May 12, highlighting ongoing efforts to maintain inclusivity in the nation’s democratic process.