Published : 09 Apr 2026, 04:49 AM
Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 03:34 PM
A bill cancelling the law that provided special security for members of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s family has been passed in parliament.
Another bill amending the Special Security Force (SSF) law to remove provisions for their security has also been approved.
The two bills were part of a total of 14 bills that were passed in two phases on Wednesday.
Muhammad Yunus-led interim government had decided on Aug 29, 2024, to repeal the law, 24 days after the fall of the Awami League government in a mass uprising.
The bill titled “Father of the Nation's Family Members Security (Repeal) Act, 2026” repeals the law introduced in 2009.
The statement of reasons says the law gave special state privileges to members of one family, which was seen as unequal treatment, leading to the decision to cancel it.
In Wednesday’s session, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed placed the “Special Security Force (Amendment) Act, 2026” bill on behalf of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
It was passed by voice vote without any changes.
The amendment removes provisions related to security for the Bangabandhu family from several parts of the 2021 SSF law.
The statement of reasons says the aim is to keep the earlier ordinance in force and turn it into a permanent law.
