Bangladesh, Aug. 15 -- Of the 133 ordinances promulgated during the tenure of the interim government, the BNP government made 97 ordinances into law without changes, while 13 ordinances were decided to be enacted into law with amendments. The remaining 16 ordinances, including the National Human Rights Commission Ordinance, lapsed. The lapse triggered an outcry, as many believed that the ordinance drafted by the interim government was robust enough to lay the foundation for a truly independent and effective commission free from government influence. The government, however, had promised to make it even better after necessary review and scrutiny. But the draft National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Act, 2026, which the Cabinet approved la...