B Mirror Report:  The national parliament has passed the Bangladesh Bank (Amendment) Ordinance 2026, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s central banking framework.

Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury presented the bill in parliament at around 3:30 PM on Friday. While introducing the legislation, he emphasized that the amendment is necessary to strengthen the financial sector, ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and efficiency.

Following the presentation, Deputy Speaker Barrister Qaiser Kamal placed the bill before lawmakers for a vote. The bill was passed unanimously, with all present members voting in favor.

The amendment aims to enhance the operational capacity of Bangladesh Bank by improving its policy-making structure, financial supervision, and regulatory mechanisms. Officials believe the changes will enable the central bank to function more effectively in line with modern financial practices, while also reinforcing its autonomy and institutional efficiency.

On the same day, parliament also approved several other key pieces of legislation, including amendments related to Grameen Bank, a new cyber security law, and the Dhaka Central University ordinance. The passage of multiple important bills in a single session is being viewed as a notable legislative development in recent times.