Knight First Amendment Institute - September 26, 2026

JS Passes Bill Removing Age Limit for BSEC Chairman, Commissioners

The Jatiya Sangsad on Thursday passed the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (Amendment) Bill, 2026, aimed at abolishing the current 65-year age limit for the appointment of the BSEC Chairman

Home Minister: ‘Reform Council’ Lacks Constitutional Basis Pending Amendment

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed clarified on Sunday that the Constitution of Bangladesh does not currently recognize a "Reform Council," asserting that such a body cannot exist without a formal constitutional