Parliament Passes 91 Bills to Legalise Interim Ordinances

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Parliament has approved 91 bills, turning ordinances issued during the interim administration into permanent laws within the constitutionally mandated 30-day period after its first sitting.

On Friday, lawmakers passed 24 bills, including key pieces of legislation such as the Bank Resolution Bill, 2026, the Cyber Security Bill, 2026, and the July Uprising Memorial Museum Bill, 2026. The Welfare and Rehabilitation of the Families of Martyrs and July Fighters of the July Uprising Bill, 2026 was also among those endorsed.

Earlier in the week, 67 bills had already been passed in phases, reflecting a rapid legislative push to validate decisions taken during the interim period.

A parliamentary special committee, formed to examine 133 ordinances issued by the interim government, recommended approving 98 in their original form and 15 with amendments. The committee also suggested repealing four ordinances and replacing 16 with revised bills.

Following these recommendations, a total of 91 bills were ultimately adopted, in line with Article 93 of the Constitution.

Most of Friday’s bills were passed without amendments or detailed debate, as no clause-by-clause changes were proposed. The legislation was placed by the respective ministers and approved through voice votes.

The approved laws cover a wide range of sectors, including financial governance, development authorities in multiple regions, higher education, taxation, data management, environmental protection and social welfare.

Notable measures include amendments to Bangladesh Bank and Grameen Bank laws, the Deposit Protection Bill, VAT and supplementary duty reforms, as well as legislation related to wildlife conservation, tobacco control and prevention of violence against women and children.

The swift passage of these bills formalises a significant portion of the interim administration’s policy decisions, ensuring their continuity under the current parliamentary framework.