Dhaka, Aug. 1 -- The Council of Advisers, at its 36th meeting held on Thursday at the Chief Adviser's Office, granted approval in principle to the draft of the Local Government (City Corporation) (Second Amendment) Ordinance, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, according to a press release issued by the Cabinet Division.
This latest development follows a series of policy discussions and earlier administrative measures aimed at reforming the structure and functioning of city corporations to enhance transparency, decentralize governance, and improve urban service delivery. The initial amendment to the Local Government (City Corporation) Ordinance was introduced in early 2024, focusing on redefining the ju...