A parliamentary committee has endorsed recommending the conversion of the indemnity ordinance, which was introduced during the interim government to safeguard individuals, including students involved in the 2024 July Uprising, into a formal bill in parliament.
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed announced the decision following the committee’s inaugural meeting held at the Cabinet Room of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. He emphasized that all members unanimously backed the ordinance, referring to the participants as courageous warriors deserving legal protection, which is both a moral and governmental obligation.
Law Minister Asaduzzaman mentioned that the committee has initiated a thorough review of 133 ordinances enacted during the interim government’s term. He stressed the importance of meticulously examining each ordinance and preparing a comprehensive report by April 2, underscoring the necessity to harmonize constitutional provisions with public aspirations.
As clarified by the minister, the committee’s recommendations will not automatically transform into law but will be presented to parliament for a final decision. The meeting, presided over by BNP Vice Chairman and Barishal-3 MP Zainul Abedin, was attended by senior ministers and MPs, including Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam, Dr. Muhammad Osman Faruk, AM Mahbub Uddin, State Minister Md Abdul Bari, Farzana Sharmeen, Md Mujibur Rahman, Md Rafiqul Islam Khan, and GM Nazrul Islam.
The members observed a minute of silence at the commencement of the meeting to honor those who lost their lives during the July 2024 uprising. Key ordinances scrutinized encompassed the July Uprising (Protection and Accountability) Ordinance, 2026, the Prevention of Enforced Disappearance Ordinance, 2025, along with its 2026 amendment, and the Police Commission Ordinance, 2025.
Committee chair Zainul Abedin confirmed that discussions will resume the following day at 2:00 pm, with additional meetings scheduled if required. He expressed optimism in finalizing a report by April 2.