Dhaka, Jan 26 (V7N) — The government has issued an ordinance granting criminal immunity and legal protection to participants involved in organized political resistance activities aimed at restoring democratic governance during the July Uprising.

The ordinance was published in a gazette notification on Sunday (January 25), officially bringing it into effect.

According to the gazette, students and members of the public across Bangladesh took part in a mass uprising during July and August 2024 to establish democracy, human rights, and the rule of law by overthrowing what the ordinance describes as a fascist regime. This movement was later formally recognized as the July Uprising.

Earlier, on January 15, the Advisory Council approved the draft ordinance to grant immunity to those identified as July fighters. At the time, it was stated that the ordinance would be published in gazette form within five to seven days, after which it would take effect as law.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Advisory Council held under the chairmanship of Chief Advisor Professor Muhammad Yunus. Following the meeting, Legal Advisor Professor Asif Nazrul briefed journalists on the matter.

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