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SANGSAD BHABAN, April 8, 2026 (BSS) - The Jatiya Sangsad today passed the July Mass Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Bill, 2026 to transform an ordinance into law previously issued by the interim government to provide legal immunity to participants of the July Mass Uprising.

The bill, placed and moved by Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, was passed by voice vote despite objection from National Citizen Party (NCP) member Md. Abul Hasnat (Hasnat Abdullah).

The legislation provides a comprehensive legal shield for those who participated in the July uprising in 2024. 

Under the bill, all civil and criminal cases, complaints, or legal proceedings filed against participants due to their involvement in the uprising will be withdrawn following prescribed procedures. 

Furthermore, the filing of any new cases or complaints against participants is now legally prohibited.

Public prosecutors or government-appointed lawyers will apply to the courts for dismissal based on the participant's certification. 

Upon application, courts must immediately cease proceedings and discharge or acquit the accused.

If a participant is accused of committing murder during the uprising, the case will be referred to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) for investigation. 

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed dismissed the criticisms raised by NCP lawmaker describing the bill as a national demand and a fulfillment of the July National Charter.

Addressing the BCB issue, the Minister clarified that the previous board—formed during the interim government—had influenced district committees and clubs through executive power. 
He noted that a probe committee found significant irregularities, leading to the board’s dissolution. 

Salahuddin stated that an ad-hoc board has been formed with the country's legendary cricketer Tamim Iqbal, and this committee will hold elections within three months.

Regarding the Human Rights Commission, the Minister promised that the current government would soon bring a new bill to establish an international-standard, autonomous commission that aligns with the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Act and disappearance laws. 

The Minister also questioned who occupied the Bangladesh Bank and universities during the interim period, adding that those actions caused the current economic distress.