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Home Minister Appointed to Lead Committee for Dhaka Building Law Review

A three-member committee, led by the Home Minister, has been formed to review and update Dhaka's building and urban development laws.

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The government has established a three-member high-level committee, chaired by the Home Minister, to review and modernize the existing laws and regulations concerning building construction and urban development in Dhaka. The committee's mandate includes examining The Building Construction Act, 1952, and The Town Improvement Act, 1953, with the aim of recommending necessary amendments to strengthen the legal framework for building regulations in Dhaka Metropolitan City.

Committee Composition and Function

The committee comprises the Home Minister as the chairperson, along with the Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, and the Minister for Housing and Public Works. The committee has the authority to co-opt additional members if needed and will hold meetings as required. Secretarial support will be provided by the Ministry of Housing and Public Works.

Process and Next Steps

The proposed amendments, based on the committee's recommendations, will be presented to the Cabinet for final approval. This initiative aims to ensure that Dhaka's building laws are contemporary and effective in addressing modern urban development challenges.

Source: BSS

FAQ

Who is leading the high-level committee?
The Home Minister is leading the high-level committee.
What is the purpose of the committee?
The committee has been formed to review and modernize the existing laws and regulations concerning building construction and urban development in Dhaka.
Which laws will the committee review?
The committee will review The Building Construction Act, 1952, and The Town Improvement Act, 1953.
What will happen after the committee makes its recommendations?
The proposed amendments, based on the committee's recommendations, will be presented to the Cabinet for final approval.

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