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Volume 25: Ordinance No. LVI of 1983 to Ordinance No. XXXVI of 1984

This volume spans the transition from 1983 to 1984 during the early years of the Ershad military administration, featuring important ordinances in education, religious affairs, labor rights, and institutional development.

Volume Information

  • Period: Late 1983 to 1984
  • Government: Military Government under H.M. Ershad
  • Historical Context: Institutional consolidation and social sector development
  • Total Ordinances: 17 ordinances (Ordinance No. LVI of 1983 to XXXVI of 1984)

Historical Context

This volume represents a significant period of institutional development and social sector reforms:

  • Educational Expansion: Establishment of curriculum and training institutions
  • Religious Harmony: Creation of welfare trusts for all major religious communities
  • Labor Rights: Introduction of minimum wage protections for agricultural workers
  • Research Development: Formation of specialized research institutes
  • Tax Reform: Major overhaul of income tax structure

Ordinances in This Volume

Ordinance Number Ordinance Title Year Status Details
LVI The Chief Election Commissioner and Election Commissioners (Remuneration and Privileges) Ordinance, 1983 1983 Active View Details
LVII The National Curriculum and Text-Book Board Ordinance, 1983 1983 Repealed View Details
LVIII The Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan Ordinance, 1983 1983 Repealed View Details
LXI The Bangladesh Nursing Council Ordinance, 1983 1983 Repealed View Details
LXV The Santosh Islamic University (Board of Trustees) Ordinance, 1983 1983 Active View Details
LXVIII The Hindu Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 1983 Repealed View Details
LXIX The Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 1983 Repealed View Details
LXX The Christian Religious Welfare Trust Ordinance, 1983 1983 Repealed View Details
LXXIII The Foreign Voluntary Organisations (Acquisition of Immovable Property) Regulation Ordinance, 1983 1983 Active View Details
II The Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details
X The Land Reforms Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details
XVII The Agricultural Labour (Minimum Wages) Ordinance, 1984 1984 Active View Details
XXVI The Bangladesh Public Administration Training Centre Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details
XXVII The Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details
XXVIII The Livestock Research Institute Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details
XXXII The Industrial Relations (Regulation) (Repeal) Ordinance, 1984 1984 Active View Details
XXXIII The Breast-Milk Substitutes (Regulation of Marketing) Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details
XXXVI The Income-tax Ordinance, 1984 1984 Repealed View Details

Key Legislation Highlights

Electoral and Governance

  • Chief Election Commissioner Ordinance: Framework for election commission compensation and independence

Education and Training

  • National Curriculum and Text-Book Board: Standardization of educational materials
  • Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan: Sports education and training institution
  • Public Administration Training Centre: Civil service capacity building

Religious Affairs and Social Harmony

  • Islamic University Ordinance: Higher education for Islamic studies
  • Religious Welfare Trusts: Support for Hindu, Buddhist, and Christian communities
  • Interfaith Cooperation: Framework for religious minority welfare

Labor and Agricultural Development

  • Agricultural Labour Minimum Wages: Protection for rural workers
  • Land Reforms Ordinance: Agricultural land redistribution framework
  • Industrial Relations Repeal: Labor law simplification

Research and Development

  • Nuclear Agriculture Institute: Research in agricultural technology
  • International and Strategic Studies Institute: Foreign policy research
  • Livestock Research Institute: Animal husbandry development

Healthcare and Social Welfare

  • Nursing Council: Professional regulation of nursing practice
  • Breast-Milk Substitutes Regulation: Infant nutrition protection

Economic and Tax Policy

  • Income-tax Ordinance, 1984: Comprehensive tax reform framework

Statistical Summary

  • Total Ordinances: 17
  • Active Ordinances: 6 (35.3%)
  • Repealed Ordinances: 11 (64.7%)
  • 1983 Ordinances: 9
  • 1984 Ordinances: 8
  • Primary Focus: Education, religious affairs, and institutional development

Thematic Categories

Education and Training (4 ordinances)

  • Curriculum development
  • Sports education
  • Professional nursing training
  • Civil service training

Religious Affairs (4 ordinances)

  • Islamic higher education
  • Minority religious welfare
  • Interfaith support systems

Research and Development (3 ordinances)

  • Agricultural research
  • Strategic studies
  • Livestock development

Labor and Social Welfare (3 ordinances)

  • Agricultural worker protection
  • Industrial relations
  • Infant nutrition regulation

Governance and Administration (2 ordinances)

  • Election commission framework
  • Foreign organization regulation

Economic Policy (1 ordinance)

  • Tax system reform

Notes on Social Development

This volume reflects the military government's focus on:

  • Social Harmony: Equal treatment of all religious communities
  • Educational Development: Standardization and expansion of education
  • Labor Protection: Introduction of minimum wage concepts
  • Research Emphasis: Investment in scientific and strategic research
  • Professional Regulation: Healthcare and education quality assurance

International Context

Several ordinances were influenced by international standards:

  • WHO Guidelines: Breast-milk substitute regulation
  • ILO Standards: Agricultural labor minimum wages
  • UNESCO Principles: Educational curriculum development
  • UN Declaration: Religious freedom and minority rights

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Note: This volume demonstrates the military government's comprehensive approach to social sector development and institutional modernization during 1983-1984.