BNP warns rushed laws threaten Bangladesh’s democratic elections
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expressed worries about the caretaker government’s drive to expedite two major regulations ahead of the national elections. Party leaders contend that such a move could impede the country’s democratic evolution and circumvent proper discussion.
Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, BNP’s secretary general, urged the interim administration to pause the hastened endorsement of the revised Police Commission Ordinance, 2025 and a separate law governing NGOs. He emphasized that these laws should instead be considered by the incoming elected parliament, where comprehensive discussion and public examination can occur.
The BNP’s position mirrors wider apprehensions about legislative haste during transitional phases. If enacted before the elections, the two laws would come into force without input from a fully elected government. The party maintains that a more transparent and inclusive approach is essential for such substantial reforms.
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