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JS passes Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2019
SANGSAD BHABAN, Feb 28, 2019 (BSS) – The Representation of the People
(Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed in the Jatiya Sangsad in an amended form in
order to make the participation in the national parliament elections
widespread and easier as well as expedite the elections operation.
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Haq moved the bill
in the Jatiya Sangsad which was unanimously passed by voice votes with
Speaker Dr Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury in the chair.
Piloting the bill, the minister said the proposed bill will replace and
amended the Representation of the People Order, 1972.
Earlier, the parliamentary body has recommended the bill unanimously to
pass in the Jatiya Sangsad.
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