The government will continue to do its routine work till the national election and no policy decision will be taken during this time, said Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Anisul Huq on Thursday, reports UNB.
The minister made the remarks while replying to questions from reporters at his secretariat office, a day after the announcement of the schedule of 12th parliamentary election by the Election Commision (EC).
On Wednesday evening, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal announced that the 12th parliamentary election of the country will be held on January 7.
The law minister said in democracies, the government usually doesn't take any policy decisions following the announcement of election schedule to maintain the level-playing field.
"The government usually refrains from taking any policy decisions that might suggest that they (the government) are trying to attract people by taking new policy decisions," said law minister Anisul Huq.
"With the announcement of the election schedule, the Election Commission will oversee all electoral tasks. Government departments and organizations will support the commission in fulfilling its electoral responsibilities without impeding the election process."
When asked whether any laws will be passed during this time, the law minister said no new laws will be enacted as the parliament is not in session anymore.
"However, if necessary, ordinances may be issued in case of urgent needs as a special arrangement," he said.
Govt will do only routine work until election: Anisul
FE Team | Published: November 16, 2023 23:46:32
Govt will do only routine work until election: Anisul
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