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Volume 22: Act No. XXIII of 1980 to Ordinance No. VIII of 1982

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Period Covered: 1980-1982
Historical Context: Early civilian government and transition to military rule

Overview

This volume covers the period from the late civilian government under President Ziaur Rahman through the military coup of 1982. It includes significant social reforms, educational developments, and administrative changes during this transitional period.

Historical Significance

  • Social Reforms: Introduction of dowry prohibition and social welfare measures
  • Educational Development: Establishment of Islamic University
  • Economic Development: Export processing zones and industrial development
  • Administrative Reforms: Administrative tribunals and examination regulations
  • Political Transition: Shift from civilian to military administration

Table of Acts and Ordinances

Legislation Name Number Type Year Status Links
The Finance Act, 1980 XXIII Act 1980 Active Details
The Appropriation Act, 1980 XXIV Act 1980 Active Details
The Film Clubs (Registration and Regulation) Act, 1980 [Repealed] XXVIII Act 1980 Repealed Details
The Dowry Prohibition Act, 1980 [Repealed] ⭐ XXXV Act 1980 Repealed Details
The Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority Act, 1980 ⭐ XXXVI Act 1980 Active Details
ইসলামী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় আইন, ১৯৮০ ⭐ ৩৭ Act 1980 Active Details
The Public Examinations (Offences) Act, 1980 XLII Act 1980 Active Details
The Members of Parliament (Determination of Dispute) Act, 1980 I Act 1980 Active Details
The Bangladesh Consumer Supplies Corporation (Repeal) Act, 1981 III Act 1981 Active Details
The Administrative Tribunals Act, 1980 ⭐ VII Act 1980 Active Details
The Appropriation (Railways Supplementary) Act, 1981 VIII Act 1981 Active Details
The Appropriation (Railways) Act, 1981 IX Act 1981 Active Details
The Appropriation (Supplementary) Act, 1981 X Act 1981 Active Details
The Finance Act, 1981 XI Act 1981 Active Details
The Appropriation Act, 1981 XII Act 1981 Active Details
The Acquisition and Requisition of Immovable Property Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] II Ordinance 1982 Repealed Details
The Medical Practice and Private Clinics and Laboratories (Regulation) Ordinance, 1982 IV Ordinance 1982 Active Details
The Bangladesh Abandoned Children (Special Provisions) (Repeal) Ordinance, 1982 V Ordinance 1982 Active Details
The Zakat Fund Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] VI Ordinance 1982 Repealed Details
The Drugs (Control) Ordinance, 1982 [Repealed] VIII Ordinance 1982 Repealed Details

Key Legislation Highlights

⭐ Landmark Legislation

  • Dowry Prohibition Act, 1980: Historic social reform addressing dowry practices (later replaced)
  • Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority Act, 1980: Foundation for modern industrial development
  • ইসলামী বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় আইন, ১৯৮০: Establishment of Islamic University, major educational institution
  • Administrative Tribunals Act, 1980: Important administrative justice reform

📊 Legislative Categories

  • Financial Administration: 7 acts (Finance, Appropriation series)
  • Social Reforms: 2 acts (Dowry Prohibition, Abandoned Children)
  • Economic Development: 2 acts (Export Processing Zones, Consumer Supplies)
  • Educational Institutions: 1 act (Islamic University)
  • Administrative Justice: 1 act (Administrative Tribunals)
  • Regulatory Framework: 4 ordinances (Medical Practice, Drugs Control, etc.)

🏛️ Political Transition Features

  • 1980-1981: Parliamentary acts during civilian government
  • 1982: Shift to ordinances following military takeover
  • Bilingual Legislation: Mix of English and Bangla acts

📈 Statistical Overview

  • Total Legislation: 20 pieces
  • Currently Active: 14
  • Repealed: 6
  • Acts (1980-1981): 15
  • Ordinances (1982): 5

🔄 Historical Context

This volume captures the end of the Ziaur Rahman era and the beginning of the Ershad military administration, showing the transition from parliamentary democracy to military rule through the shift from acts to ordinances.

This volume represents the transition from democratic civilian rule to military administration, with significant social and economic reforms enacted during the early 1980s.