The Parliamentary Standing Committee on the Ministry of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs held its second meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, where members reviewed the proposed Bogura University Bill-2026. The meeting confirmed the proceedings of its first meeting and an adjourned session.
Key Amendments Discussed
The committee reviewed various provisions of the proposed legislation. A significant change discussed was the removal of the earlier provision specifying Jamalpur as the location of the university. Instead, the bill now allows the institution to be established at any suitable place in Bogura district.
Broadening Academic Scope
The bill proposes to broaden the academic scope of the university. Instead of limiting education and research to science and technology, the proposed law would enable the university to offer education and conduct research in science, engineering, technology, social sciences, law, business administration, agriculture, and medical sciences.
Repeal and Reenactment
As the proposed legislation seeks to amend most of the provisions of the existing law, the meeting noted that the government has taken the initiative to repeal and reenact the legislation instead of introducing piecemeal amendments.
Committee Recommendations
The committee recommended conducting a thorough scrutiny and review of the bill before submitting its report to parliament. Committee Chairman Barrister Andaleeve Rahman chaired the meeting, with other members and relevant officials in attendance.
Significance and Next Steps
The review of the Bogura University Bill-2026 is significant as it aims to establish a comprehensive university in Bogura district, offering a wide range of academic programs. The next steps will involve further scrutiny of the bill by the committee before it is presented to parliament for final approval.
