- Bangladesh reinstates 'Except Israel' clause on passports
- Bangladesh’s Forex reserves reach $26.15bn
- Swimming pool opens for Bashundhara Public School & College students
- Rizwana for localised solutions to waste management
- US strikes target educational, training center in Yemen
- ‘I couldn’t take anything positive from this PSL, it was all a loss’
- As China-US 'tariff beef' rises, Chinese businesses ponder the future
- 4 earthquakes jolt India, Myanmar and Tajikistan within 1hr
- Law ministry recommends withdrawal of 7,184 politically motivated cases
- ‘Int'l Buddhist Monastery a symbol of communal harmony’
- Scottish rowing brothers aim for record-breaking Pacific crossing
- CID hints at ACP Pradyuman's comeback
- DB chief Rezaul Karim removed from post
- US-funded Arabic network ends broadcasts after Trump cuts
- Bourses open lower in Dhaka and Chattogram
- China builds world’s highest bridge, slashing travel time from 1 hour to 1 minute
- Rajuk Plot Scam: Arrest warrant against Hasina, Rehana, Tulip
- Russian diplomat says results of US-Iranian talks in Oman reassuring
- South Korea's ex-president Yoon to face insurrection trial
- Climate crisis worsens pollen allergies, asthma threat
‘Media reform commission’s plot to destroy industry’
The interim government is right to seek reforms in the countrys news and media sector plagued with numerous issues since the country gained independence. However, many of the proposals made by the reform commission are controversial and appear to be ill-intended. It is worth noting that the...
BNP submits proposals on reforms to consensus commission
The BNP on Sunday submitted its proposals to the National Consensus Commission, outlining key recommendations from five reform commissions. The partys written proposals focused on reforms related to the constitution, public administration, judiciary, electoral process, and the Anti-Corruption...
Media reform commission submits report
The Media Reform Commission on Saturday submitted its report to Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus, reports UNB. The commission handed over the report to the Chief Adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna. Senior journalist Kamal Ahmed, who is heading the Media Reform Commission, also had...
NCC places 120 points before political parties
The interim government wants opinion of political parties on some 120 points, aiming at building national consensus. In the meantime, the National Consensus Commission (NCC) has issued letter to 34 political parties to clear their stance on these things. These 120 points were determined based on...
Constitutional reform commission emphasizes on seven objectives
The Constitutional Reform Commission has emphasized on seven main objectives to establish an effective democracy, ensuring fundamental human rights and accountability, reports BSS. The commission puts its focus on these things while recommending for constitutional amelioration. The seven...
Massive Fukushima cleanup exposes workers to high radiation, stress
Fourteen years after the catastrophic Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster, radiation levels at the plant have dropped significantly, allowing workers to operate in many areas with minimal protective gear. However, inside the reactor buildingsparticularly the three damaged in the 2011 earthquake and...
Commission wants to reach a consensus shortly to formulate 'National Charter’: Ali Riaz
The National Consensus Commission has sent letters to 34 political parties including the 166 recommendations and full report of six reform commissions. Political parties and alliances are required to provide their opinions on these recommendations by March 13. Discussions will begin with...
PRC proposes allowing NHRC to investigate allegations against agencies
The Police Reform Commission (PRC) has recommended granting the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) direct authority to investigate allegations of human rights violations by law enforcement agencies, reports BSS. According to the Commissions recommendations, if an allegation of human rights...
Govt initiates action against ex-DCs
The Interim Government has started taking action against the high-ranking government officials who served as returning officers (ROs) in the three controversial parliamentary elections during the fascist Awami League regime. Of these officials, who were working as deputy commissioners (DCs)...
Tenures of five reform commissions extended until March 31
The tenures of five reform commissions, formed separately from the six that have already submitted their reports, have been extended until March 31. These include the Womens Affairs Reform Commission, the Labour Reform Commission, the Local Government Reform Commission, the Media Reform...
Commission recommends written agreement in determining lawyer’s fee
The Judicial Reform Commission report recommends that a written agreement be in place to ensure transparency in determining lawyer fees. According to the agreement, a receipt must be given to the client for each fee payment. The receipt must include the amount of the fee, the date of payment,...
We want to remain neutral, not support or oppose any party: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin has said that the Election Commission (EC) does not intend to take a stance for or against any political party, reports UNB. We, who are in the commission, do not want to engage in politics we do not want to support or oppose any political party...
Reform commission reports published
Six reform commission reports now available in cabinet secretary divisions website. These reports were published at 5 pm on Saturday. The six commissions are; constitution, electoral, police, anti-corruption commission, public administration and judicial reform commission. These commissions...
India's acting high commissioner summoned over Hasina issue
Bangladesh has summoned Indias acting high commissioner in Dhaka Pawan Badhe. He has been requested to take steps to stop Awami League President Sheikh Hasina from giving speeches in India. Bangladeshs foreign ministry has requested the Indian government to immediately take appropriate action in...
Full reports of 6 reform commissions to be published on Feb 8: Asif Nazrul
Asif Nazrul, the law advisor to the interim government, said the full report of the six reform commissions will be published on February 8. The law advisor informed it at a regular briefing organized by the chief advisors press wing at the Foreign Service Academy on Bailey Road in the capital on...
Overhaul in electoral system on the horizon
The Election Commission (EC) is planning to amend the electoral code of conduct grounded on recommendations from the Electoral Reform Commission. Substantial changes are underway to the code of conduct and campaigning methods for both national and local government polls. Relevant departments...
Reforms: Proposal to repeal multi-seat candidacy
Proposal to repeal the provision of running for multiple seats is one of the most formidable recommendations made by the Electoral Reform Commission. The commission explains their recommendation saying it made the proposal to reduce the costs of by-elections and to make a level playing field for...
68% people want non-partisan president: BBS
As many as 68% of the countrys citizens want the next president to have no ties with any political party, while 83% want the head of the state to be elected directly by the people, according to a survey conducted by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS). Furthermore, 65% of the survey...
Reform reports to shape new Bangladesh framework & charter
The reports submitted by four reform commissions today (January 15) will provide the framework for a new Bangladesh, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said. Speaking at a briefing, he said the framework was based on fulfilling the dreams of a new Bangladesh and bringing those to fruition,...
Four reform commissions submit reports to CA
Four out of the six reform commissions formed in the first phase submitted their reports to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday morning, reports UNB. Members of the four commissions went to the Chief Advisers office in Tejgaon to hand over their reports. Advisers of the interim...
Chief Adviser to receive 4 reform commissions' reports on Jan 15: Shafiqul Alam
Four reform commissions, out of six formed in the first phase, will submit their respective reports to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Wednesday, said CAs Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Tuesday. Members of the four commissions will go to the Chief Advisers Office in Tejgaon to hand over...