The government has promulgated the July Uprising (Protection and Liability Determination) Ordinance, 2026, providing immunity to the people who participated in the July Uprising. A gazette notification was issued by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Law Ministry on Sunday night in this regard. The ordinance ensures withdrawal of all existing civil and criminal cases related to the uprising and bars the filing of any new cases against the participants. The ordinance allows allegations of killings during the uprising to be investigated by the Human Rights Commission. The government may frame rules as necessary to implement the ordinance.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 26, 2026 11:52 UTC