Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair with Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) council made the approval at its 35th meeting today. Photo : PID

DHAKA, July 24, 2025 (BSS) - The council of advisers today approved in principle the "Code of Criminal Procedure (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025".

The council made the approval at its 35th meeting held at the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) here with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus in the chair.

During the meeting, the council also endorsed "Local Government (City Corporation) (Amendment) Ordinance 2025" and draft of the "Upazila Parishad (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025".

Besides, the draft of the "Local Government (Municipality) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025" and draft of the "Local Government (Union Parishad) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025" were approved at the meeting, a Cabinet Division press release said. 

In addition, the council of advisers approved the proposal for ratification of ILO Conventions 155 and 187 on Occupational Health and Safety and ILO Convention 190 on prevention of violence and harassment at workplace.