Dhaka, Jan. 29 -- Twin ordinances approved: Draft laws target workplace/educational harassment and domestic violence. Defined offences and penalties: Harassment includes physical, verbal, mental, and digital abuse, with 90-day investigation deadlines and graded punishments. Protection measures: Domestic violence ordinance ensures shelters, support, and court-backed protection orders with strict timelines.

The interim government is framing two separate ordinances to prevent sexual harassment at workplaces and educational institutions, and to curb domestic violence.

The Advisory Council has given policy approval to the draft Workplace and Educational Institutions Sexual Harassment Prevention Ordinance, 2026 and the Domestic Violence Preve...