Bangladesh opposition accuses govt of move to scrap referendum ordinance – The Indian Awaaz

Dhaka rally as referendum ordinance faces possible repeal

by Asif Showkat Kallol (Dhaka Bureau) A controversial referendum ordinance introduced during Bangladesh’s interim government is increasingly likely to be repealed, exposing deep political and constitutional divisions at the heart of the state. Signals emerging from a recent meeting of a parliamentary special committee suggest that the ordinance is on the path to repeal, with a formal proposal already placed before lawmakers. This indication of a…

Bangladesh opposition accuses govt of move to scrap referendum ordinance – The Indian Awaaz

Last Updated on March 29, 2026 7:33 pm by INDIAN AWAAZ Zakir Hossain from Dhaka Saiful Alam Khan Milon, a member of Jamaat-e-Islami’s central executive council and MP from Dhaka-12 constituency, has accused the BNP-led government of trying to repeal the ordinance linked to the national referendum held alongside the general election on February 12. Milon made the remarks at a press briefing on Friday after a meeting with a delegation from the Int…