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DHAKA, April 21, 2026 (BSS) - Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information and Broadcasting Dr Zahed Ur Rahman today said the ordinances which have not yet been turned into law were not intentionally cancelled by the government rather they lost their effectiveness due to constitutional obligations.
He made the remarks at a press conference at the Press Information Department (PID) conference room at the Secretariat to present the progress of various government activities.
State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yeaser Khan Choudhury was also present at the press conference.
He said the ordinances that lost effectiveness due to the time limit would be placed in Parliament as bills following the proper process to be turned into laws.
This is a normal constitutional process and there is no reason for confusion, he mentioned.
The premier’s adviser said 97 ordinances out of 133 have already been placed in Parliament as bills to turn those as laws.
Thirteen have been accepted with amendments, 7 have been repealed, and the remaining 16 ordinances will be placed in Parliament as bills later, he said.
Regarding the referendum, he said there is no need to turn a referendum into a law.
Replying to a question about the agreement with the USA, he said there is no possibility of canceling the agreement.
He said state agreements must be honored. However, there can be discussions for and against this, and the context of the agreement will also be considered, he added.
On the vaccination programme, he informed that 26 lakh children have been vaccinated so far. There is a plan to bring a total of 1.8 crore children under the vaccination programme, he added.
Zahed said the government is taking initiatives to reopen the Malaysian labor market.
Regarding international loans, he said loans from the IMF may need to be taken.
However, the country is not bound to fulfill all their conditions, he said, adding subsidies will decrease with the rise in fuel prices.
If the government takes a loan, it will be for the welfare of the people; this loan will not be stolen, he said.
Stating that an eviction drive is underway to clear illegal occupations of pavement, he said that rehabilitation initiatives would be taken alongside the evictions.
About Pahela Baishakh celebration, he said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman gave the highest priority to this festival.
Since festivals are celebrated on April 14 in various countries of the subcontinent, discussions will be held with the countries concerned to consider if Pahela Baishakh can be turned into a regional festival, he said.
Speaking at the press conference, State Minister Yeaser Khan Choudhury called upon the media to maintain accuracy in presenting information.
He also sought cooperation from all to prevent spread of misinformation and disinformation.
Yeaser said the government believes in the freedom of the press. He said weekly briefings regarding the development activities of various ministries will continue.
