Govt moves to repeal security law for Bangabandhu's family members
The interim government has moved to repeal the law that provided special security for the family members of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
During a meeting today, the Advisory Council gave final approval to the draft "Security of Family Members of the Father of the Nation (Repeal) Ordinance, 2024", subject to vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired the meeting at state guesthouse Jamuna.
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As per the decision of the previous Awami League government, the "Father of the Nation Security of Family Members Act, 2009" was enacted and promulgated. Later, a gazette was issued in this regard.
The law was enacted only to provide state privileges to members of a particular family which is a clear discrimination, according to the Advisory Council.
The current interim government is committed to eradicating all discrimination after the anti-discrimination student uprising, it said.
It is necessary to take immediate action and issue an ordinance to repeal this Act, the Council observed.
The family members of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman were getting foolproof state security everywhere in the country, including their residences and free utility services.
