The parliamentary special committee reviewing a large number of ordinances has examined more than 120 so far and is set to submit its final report on March 29, Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman said on Wednesday.
“We have worked on nearly all the ordinances. A few require further in-depth discussion, which we will take up on the 29th. We hope to complete the review that day and submit our report,” he told reporters after a committee meeting at Parliament.
The minister said the committee will then move to decide whether the ordinances should be converted into laws.
Responding to a question, he said consensus has been reached on “over 120” ordinances – either to retain them or not proceed further. However, the exact breakdown of how many will be upheld or dropped is yet to be finalised.
“These matters are still under discussion,” he added.
On key laws, including those related to the Human Rights Commission and the Anti-Corruption Commission, the minister said discussions are ongoing and no final decisions have been made.
He noted that four ordinances linked to the July Charter have already been reviewed, with consensus reached on those issues.
Emphasising the legal framework, the minister said the committee is working in line with constitutional obligations, with both the Constitution and the July Charter guiding the review process.
“We are proceeding with due regard to constitutional requirements,” he said.
Explaining the structure of the July Charter, he said provisions under Articles 1 to 47 require constitutional amendments, while Articles 48 to 84 can be implemented through ordinances, legislation, or other mechanisms.
He added that any step contradicting the July Charter would be considered inconsistent and taken up in subsequent discussions.
On whether the ordinances will be placed in Parliament for approval or introduced as bills, the minister said the standard legislative process will be followed.
“Laws will be passed in the usual manner,” he said, declining further comment before the report is finalised.