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Volume 21: Ordinance No. II of 1978 to Act No. XXII of 1980

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Period Covered: 1978-1980
Historical Context: Late military administration and transition to civilian rule

Overview

This volume covers the transition period from military administration under General Ziaur Rahman to the restoration of civilian government. It includes significant political reforms, institutional developments, and the beginning of democratic restoration processes.

Historical Significance

  • Political Transition: Formation of political parties and democratic institutions
  • Institutional Development: Establishment of key regulatory and oversight bodies
  • Economic Reforms: Foreign investment promotion and financial sector development
  • Administrative Modernization: Government service reforms and administrative oversight
  • Parliamentary Return: Gradual restoration of parliamentary democracy

Table of Acts and Ordinances

Legislation Name Number Type Year Status Links
The Government Servants (Review of Penalties) (Dissolution of Review Board) Ordinance, 1978 II Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Prevention of Malaria (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] IV Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] V Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Madrasah Education Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] IX Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Supreme Court Judges (Remuneration and Privileges) Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] XI Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Defence Services Laws Amendment Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] XVIII Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Bangla Academy Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] XIX Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Finance Ordinance, 1978 XXI Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Appropriation (Railways Supplementary) Ordinance, 1978 XXII Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Appropriation (Railways) Ordinance, 1978 XXIII Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Appropriation (Supplementary) Ordinance, 1978 XXIV Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Appropriation Ordinance, 1978 XXV Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Asian Reinsurance Corporation Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] XXVII Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Political Parties Ordinance, 1978 ⭐ XLV Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] XLVI Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Chittagong Metropolitan Police Ordinance, 1978 XLVIII Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The Law Reforms Ordinance, 1978 XLIX Ordinance 1978 Active Details
The International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh, Ordinance, 1978 [Repealed] LI Ordinance 1978 Repealed Details
The Appropriation (Railways Supplementary) Act, 1979 II Act 1979 Active Details
The Appropriation (Railways) Act, 1979 III Act 1979 Active Details
The Appropriation (Supplementary) Act, 1979 IV Act 1979 Active Details
The Finance Act, 1979 V Act 1979 Active Details
The Appropriation Act, 1979 VI Act 1979 Active Details
The Government Servants (Special Provisions) Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XI Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Telegraph and Telephone Board Ordinance, 1979 XII Ordinance 1979 Active Details
The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XVII Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The President's Pension Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XVIII Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XX Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The Leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition (Remuneration and Privileges) Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XXI Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The Defence Services (Supreme Command) Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XXIII Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The Armed Police Battalions Ordinance, 1979 XXV Ordinance 1979 Active Details
The Foodgrains Supply (Prevention of Prejudicial Activity) Ordinance, 1979 [Repealed] XXVI Ordinance 1979 Repealed Details
The University Laws Amendment Act, 1980 I Act 1980 Active Details
The Banks and Financial Institutions Laws Amendment Act, 1980 IX Act 1980 Active Details
The Foreign Private Investment (Promotion and Protection) Act, 1980 ⭐ XI Act 1980 Active Details
The Note-Books (Prohibition) Act, 1980 XII Act 1980 Active Details
The Ombudsman Act, 1980 ⭐ XV Act 1980 Active Details
The Medical and Dental Council Act, 1980 [Repealed] XVI Act 1980 Repealed Details
The Appropriation (Railways Supplementary) Act, 1980 XX Act 1980 Active Details
The Appropriation (Railways) Act, 1980 XXI Act 1980 Active Details
The Appropriation (Supplementary) Act, 1980 XXII Act 1980 Active Details

Key Legislation Highlights

⭐ Landmark Legislation

  • Political Parties Ordinance, 1978: Historic legislation allowing formation of political parties, crucial for democratic restoration
  • Foreign Private Investment Act, 1980: Major economic reform promoting foreign investment
  • Ombudsman Act, 1980: Establishment of independent oversight mechanism for administrative accountability

📊 Legislative Categories

  • Political Reforms: 1 ordinance (Political Parties)
  • Financial Administration: 12 ordinances/acts (Finance, Appropriation series)
  • Institutional Development: 8 ordinances (Councils, Boards, Authorities)
  • Administrative Oversight: 3 acts (Ombudsman, University Laws, Government Servants)
  • Economic Development: 2 acts (Foreign Investment, Banks Amendment)
  • Security & Law Enforcement: 3 ordinances (Metropolitan Police, Armed Police, Defence Services)

🗳️ Democratic Transition Features

  • 1978: Primarily ordinances during military administration
  • 1979-1980: Increasing number of parliamentary acts showing restoration of civilian governance
  • Opposition Recognition: Legislation for opposition leaders showing democratic principles

📈 Statistical Overview

  • Total Legislation: 40 pieces
  • Currently Active: 22
  • Repealed: 18
  • 1978 Ordinances: 18
  • 1979 Mixed: 10 (ordinances + acts)
  • 1980 Acts: 12

This volume captures the crucial transition period from military to civilian rule, marked by the restoration of political parties and establishment of democratic institutions and oversight mechanisms.