Revoked Ordinances to be Reintroduced as Strengthened Bills, Confirms Chief Whip
Speaking to journalists following the oath-taking ceremony of two newly elected Members of Parliament on Sunday, April 12, 2026, the Chief Whip clarified that the government intended to refine these legal frameworks before their formal passage. He emphasized that under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the BNP aims to establish a humanitarian and welfare-oriented state, supported by its current parliamentary strength of 210 members.
The Chief Whip also highlighted a historic legislative milestone where the Parliament passed 117 bills within a span of just five days. This followed a meticulous review by a special committee that analyzed 133 total ordinances issued during the interim period. Despite the immense logistical pressure on the Parliament Secretariat to print a vast volume of bills and documentation, the process was completed successfully. Nurul Islam expressed personal regret over the opposition’s decision to walk out on the final day, describing their reasons for the protest as "trivial" given the significance of the legislative agenda.
Among the critical legislation passed during this session were bills concerning the welfare of martyrs’ families and injured warriors of the July Mass Uprising, cyber security, the establishment of the July Memorial Museum, and several significant financial and banking reforms. During the proceedings, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury moved the ‘Bank Resolution Bill,’ which was passed despite a motion for public opinion verification from opposition member Saiful Islam Milon being rejected by voice vote. Similarly, Culture Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury proposed the ‘July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum Bill,’ which was passed in an amended form after accepting three modifications from treasury bench member Anisur Rahman.
The legislative session also saw the passage of various departmental bills presented by the ministers of Education, Liberation War Affairs, and Housing and Public Works. The Chief Whip reiterated that the government is under strict instructions from the Prime Minister to maintain law and order, urging citizens and officials alike to rely on the administration rather than taking the law into their own hands. He expressed optimism that the implementation of these new laws would accelerate the ongoing state reform process and effectively reflect the aspirations of the general public.
