The Bangladesh Parliament has passed the National Human Rights Commission (Repeal and Reenactment) Bill 2026, effectively canceling the interim government’s human rights ordinance and reinstating the 2009 National Human Rights Commission Act. The bill was introduced by Law Minister Asaduzzaman and passed under the chairmanship of Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed. Opposition objections, raised by NCP lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah from Comilla-4, were rejected by voice vote.

During the debate, Hasnat Abdullah criticized the bill, warning that repealing the 2025 ordinance could turn the commission into a political tool for repression. He argued that the 2009 law had previously been used to suppress opposition parties and lacked independence, as most members of its selection board were from the ruling party. He also noted that investigations into human rights violations required prior government approval, undermining transparency.

Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman called for more time to discuss the issue, citing its importance to political transparency and public safety. The Speaker allowed limited additional time before the bill was passed.