Sangsad Bhaban, April 10 -- The parliament on Friday passed a bill to remove the maximum age limit of 67 years for the post of Governor of Bangladesh Bank, clearing the legal path for experienced individuals to lead the central bank regardless of their age.

The Bangladesh Bank (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed by voice vote as Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury moved the bill, which seeks to amend the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972.

As there were no further amendments proposed for the specific clauses, the bill was passed in its original form.

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The new legislation retains the provision for a four-year term for the Governor and the possibility of reappointment.

However, it explicitly strik...