Dhaka, June 1 -- Fouzul Kabir Khan, adviser to the interim government, has admitted that the newly enacted ordinance amending the Public Service Act contains "inherent defects" amid ongoing protests against the law by government employees.

Speaking to protesters at the Secretariat on Sunday, Fouzul said: "There are some provisions here that have the potential for misuse. Your position is that this should be scrapped. I will relay your demands to the Advisory Council."

"But you must consider whether the provisions with potential for misuse can be specifically identified. We are aware that there are inherent defects in this ordinance."

The road transport and bridges adviser also urged the disgruntled employees to remain open to dialogue,...