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Volume 23: Ordinance No. XII of 1982 to Ordinance No. XXVI of 1983

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Period Covered: 1982-1983
Historical Context: Military administration under General Ershad - Administrative reforms

Overview

This volume covers the period during General Ershad's military administration, characterized by extensive administrative restructuring, institutional reforms, and regulatory standardization. Most legislation took the form of ordinances, reflecting the military government's approach to governance.

Historical Significance

  • Administrative Restructuring: Dissolution and reorganization of various boards and institutions
  • Regulatory Standardization: Establishment of weights, measures, and quality control systems
  • Economic Reforms: Foreign contribution regulation and emigration management
  • Judicial Improvements: Supreme Court judges' privileges and electoral systems
  • Transportation Development: Merchant shipping and railway administration

Table of Ordinances

Ordinance Name Number Year Status Links
The Standards of Weights and Measures Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XII 1982 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Flag Vessels (Protection) Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XIV 1982 Repealed Details
The Finance Ordinance, 1982 XVI 1982 Active Details
The Supreme Court Judges (Leave, Pension and Privileges) Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XX 1982 Repealed Details
The Emigration Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XXIX 1982 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Veterinary Practitioners Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XXX 1982 Repealed Details
The Foreign Contributions (Regulation) Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XXXI 1982 Repealed Details
The Attia Forest (Protection) Ordinance, 1982 XXXIII 1982 Active Details
The Public Employees Discipline (Punctual Attendance) Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XXXIV 1982 Repealed Details
The Chittagong City Corporation Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] XXXV 1982 Repealed Details
The Haor Development Board (Dissolution) Ordinance, 1982 XXXVII 1982 Active Details
The Off-shore Islands Development Board (Dissolution) Ordinance, 1982 XXXVIII 1982 Active Details
The Institute of Islamic Education and Research (Repeal) Ordinance, 1982 XLIII 1982 Active Details
The Bangladesh Hotels and Restaurants Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] LII 1982 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Rural Development Board Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] LIII 1982 Repealed Details
The Electoral Rolls Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] LXI 1982 Repealed Details
The Fish and Fish Products (Inspection and Quality Control) Ordinance, 1983 [Repealed] XX 1983 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Railway Board (Repeal) Ordinance, 1983 XXIV 1983 Active Details
The Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983 ⭐ XXVI 1983 Active Details

Key Legislation Highlights

⭐ Landmark Legislation

  • Bangladesh Merchant Shipping Ordinance, 1983: Comprehensive maritime law establishing shipping regulations
  • Standards of Weights and Measures Ordinance, 1982: Standardization of measurement systems (later replaced)
  • Foreign Contributions Regulation Ordinance, 1982: Early NGO and foreign funding regulation (later replaced)

📊 Major Categories

  • 🏛️ Administrative Restructuring: 5 ordinances (Board dissolutions, institutional reforms)
  • 📏 Regulatory Standards: 3 ordinances (Weights & Measures, Quality Control, Hotels)
  • ⚖️ Judicial & Electoral: 2 ordinances (Supreme Court, Electoral Rolls)
  • 🚢 Transportation: 2 ordinances (Merchant Shipping, Railway Board)
  • 🌱 Environmental Protection: 1 ordinance (Attia Forest Protection)
  • 👥 Professional Regulation: 2 ordinances (Veterinary Practitioners, Public Employees)
  • 💰 Financial Administration: 1 ordinance (Finance)
  • 🌍 International Relations: 2 ordinances (Foreign Contributions, Flag Vessels, Emigration)

🔄 Administrative Transformation

  • Dissolution Pattern: Multiple development boards dissolved, indicating administrative consolidation
  • Regulatory Framework: Establishment of quality control and standardization systems
  • Professional Oversight: Introduction of professional practice regulations

📈 Statistical Overview

  • Total Ordinances: 19
  • Currently Active: 8
  • Repealed: 11 (58% repeal rate)
  • 1982 Ordinances: 16
  • 1983 Ordinances: 3

🔍 Historical Context

This volume reflects the military administration's approach to governance through extensive use of ordinances, administrative restructuring, and regulatory reforms. The high repeal rate indicates many of these ordinances were later replaced by more comprehensive legislation.

This volume represents the extensive administrative reforms undertaken during the early Ershad era, with emphasis on regulatory standardization and institutional restructuring.