The Advisory Council has granted policy-level and final approval to the draft of the “Local Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025.”
The decision was made during the 36th meeting of the Advisory Council, held on Thursday, 31 July, under the chairmanship of Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus.
According to a press release from the Cabinet Division, shared by Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam, the ordinance was approved following vetting by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division.
Summary of the Approval Process
| Item | Details |
| Ordinance Title | Local Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025 |
| Approval Type | Policy-level and Final |
| Approved By | Advisory Council |
| Meeting Number | 36th Meeting |
| Date of Approval | 31 July 2025 |
| Chaired By | Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus |
| Legal Vetting Body | Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division |
| Information Source | Cabinet Division Press Release |
| Confirmed By | Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam |
Further details about the specific amendments or provisions included in the ordinance are yet to be made public. The ordinance is expected to introduce reforms aimed at enhancing governance and administrative efficiency within city corporations.
