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The special committee has submitted a report on 133 ordinances, some of which have been allowed to lapse. These ordinances are significant and connected to the spirit of July. He said they wanted to discuss the matter in the House.

Law Minister Md Asaduzzman responded by saying that every ordinance would be brought before parliament and there would be opportunities for discussion. He added that the two bills introduced had been unanimously recommended by the special committee for unconditional passage.

AGE LIMIT

In the statement of objectives and reasons for the bill, Bari said the ordinance was issued in response to demands to raise the age limit for entry into government service and in recognition of its necessity. It increased the age limit for direct recruitment by two years, setting it at 32.

However, in some recruitment rules, the age limit for entry into government service was set at 33-45, which created complications. To resolve these complexities, the ordinance was further amended in 2025.

The state minister explained that as a constitutional body, Bangladesh Public Service Commission has already issued circulars keeping the maximum age limit for direct recruitment in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) at 32 years, and recruitment is ongoing accordingly. Therefore, it is necessary to turn the ordinance into law.

Under this law, the maximum age limit for entry into all BCS cadres and all non-cadre government jobs will be 32 years. In addition, for direct recruitment to posts in autonomous bodies, statutory authorities, public non-financial corporations, and self-governed institutions, the age limit will also be 32 years.

Government Service Act

In 2025, the interim government amended the Government Service Act and issued an ordinance. Later, another amendment was made through a second ordinance. Keeping those amendments intact, State Minister Bari placed the Government Service (Amendment) Bill-2026 in Parliament.

The bill introduced special provisions regarding the conduct and penalties of government employees. It states that disobeying lawful orders of superiors, failing to comply with government orders, circulars, or directives without legal cause, obstructing their implementation, or inciting other government employees to do so will be considered misconduct.

Collective absence from duty or refusal to work without leave or reasonable cause will also be treated as disruptive misconduct. Preventing any government employee from attending work or performing duties will likewise be deemed misconduct.

For such misconduct, the law provides for demotion to a lower post or pay grade, compulsory retirement, or dismissal from service.