The special committee formed by the Jatiya Sangsad on Tuesday began reviewing a wide range of ordinances issued during the tenure of the interim government, holding detailed discussions at its first meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
The meeting was chaired by Jainal Abedin, chairman of the committee.
Among those present were Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Chief Whip Md Nurul Islam, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman, along with several other lawmakers and state ministers.
The session began with a one-minute silence and prayers for those killed during the July 2024 mass uprising.
Committee members then examined a series of key ordinances promulgated by the interim administration. These included amendments to the Anti-Corruption Commission and Special Security Force laws, repeal of the Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation ordinance, and measures on the maximum age limit for government recruitment.
Discussions also covered ordinances on enforced disappearance prevention, protection and compensation for victims of the July uprising, and the establishment of a memorial museum linked to the movement.
In addition, the panel reviewed provisions related to the Maheshkhali Integrated Development Authority, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority, and regional development bodies in Barishal, Mymensingh and Rangpur. Amendments concerning policing, anti-terrorism, human trafficking and forest conservation laws were also taken up.
The committee decided to assess the necessity and relevance of each ordinance before placing a formal report before parliament. It also agreed to take up the remaining ordinances in its next meeting.
Senior officials from the Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat and the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs attended the meeting.