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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...

Jamaat seeks polls after consensus on reformations

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday advocated for holding the national election in the country once political parties reach a consensus on necessary reformations. Following a meeting with the National Consensus Commission, led by Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus, at the Foreign Service...

Turkish diplomat calls for UN Security Council reform

Reform must begin with the United Nations Security Council to create a fairer world, a Turkish diplomat argued Thursday at a forum in Switzerland; reads a Daily Sabah report. Diplomats, journalists, and academics gathered in Bern for the Stratcom Public Forum: A Fairer World is Possible...

Constitutional reforms possible before elections: Ali Riaz

The head of the Constitutional Reforms Commission, Dr. Ali Riaz, has commented that it is possible to amend several aspects of the constitution before the elections. He said this at a press briefing of the Constitutional Reform Commission organized at the LD Hall of the National Parliament...

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,...

UAE minister urges global action to prevent conflicts, not just resolve them later

The UAEs minister of Cabinet Affairs has called on world governments to shift their focus from solving conflicts to preventing them, urging a rethink of education, economic growth, and social values in the face of rapid technological advancements, reads a Khaleej Times report. Speaking at the...

World Bank renews support for Bangladesh reformations

World Bank Vice President Martin Raiser on Tuesday reiterated the global lenders pledge to support the reform agendas of Bangladeshs interim government led by Dr Mohammad Yunus. Raiser came up with pledge when he called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in...

Committee formed to produce documentary on BNP’s 31-point reform plan

A six-member committee has been formed under the Zia Parishad to produce a Gambhira-style documentary on BNPs 31-point state reform plan. BNP Media Cell Member Shairul Kabir Khan confirmed the matter recently. He stated that as per the decision of the Zia Parishads Standing Committee,...

‘Discussions with political parties on reforms to start in mid-February

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Advisor Dr. Asif Nazrul said, Six reform commissions have submitted their final reports. They have proposed reforms in three time frames: Immediate, medium-term and long-term reforms. We want to move into the election process as soon as the basic reforms are...

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...

Commission made over 100 recommendations for public admin reform

The Public Administration Reform Commission chief said it has made over 100 feasible recommendations. The commissions report will be submitted to the Chief Adviser around 12:30 pm on Wednesday, said Abdul Muyeed while talking to reporters at the Secretariat on Tuesday. Our report was...

Political will essential for market control: Sarjis

Sarjis Alam, chief organizer of the Jatiya Nagorik Committee, stated that market control is impossible without the honest will of major political parties. Speaking at a policy conference on Reasonable Food Prices: Search for a Market Surveillance Strategy at Hotel Sonargaon on Sunday, he...

Ali Riaz urges constitutional reform to allow removal of PM

Ali Riaz, head of the Constitution Reform Commission, has underscored the need for constitutional reform, saying that currently there is no provision to remove the prime minister from his or her position. The absence of a provision to remove a prime minister in the constitution leads the...

BNP holds talks with Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, 12-Party Alliance on election reforms

BNP held two separate meetings on Friday with leaders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam and the 12-party alliance to discuss the countrys current political climate and coordinate efforts for the timely holding of the next election, with necessary reforms, reports UNB. At approximately 6:30 p.m., a...

“Mass killings must be addressed as top priority in legal proceedings”

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer, Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, has called for the prosecution of every instance of mass killing in the country, stressing that justice should be the governments top priority. He made the statement during a public gathering at a conference organized by the district...

Govt wants to lay foundation of radical reforms to state structure: Nahid

Information and Broadcasting Adviser Md Nahid Islam on Thursday said they wanted to lay the foundation of drastic reform in the state structure to eliminate the fascism from the country forever. We want to lay the foundation of radical reforms to the state structure for complete elimination of...

Sheikh Hasina advises killing of Brigadier General Azmi

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has uncovered evidence suggesting that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina directly ordered the disappearances and killings of political opponents during her tenure. In its report, After the Monsoon RevolutionA Roadmap to Lasting Security Sector Reform in Bangladesh, HRW...

‘Financial security needed for media reform’

Media Reform Commission Chief Kamal Ahmed on Tuesday said that the dignity of journalists cannot be ensured without their financial security. Media reform cannot take place without financial security. Without ensuring financial stability, quality media cannot be guaranteed. Economic stability is...

Proposed Revenue Commission to enhance NBR's tax efficiency

A high-level advisory panel has recommended establishing a dedicated commission to enhance the National Board of Revenues (NBR) capacity for tax administration and revenue collection through well-founded policies, reports UNB. The proposed Revenue Commission aims to develop revenue policies...

EU backs transparent, inclusive, credible election reforms in Bangladesh

The European Union (EU) has said it looks forward to continuing their collaboration with Bangladesh and exploring new avenues to build partnership, including through a possible Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation Agreement between Bangladesh and the EU. In a recent letter to Chief Adviser...

"Electoral reforms must be completed by October for December election"

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin stated that the reform of electoral laws and rules and other necessary works must be completed by October next to hold the 13th parliamentary election in December next, reports UNB. To conduct the election in December, I have to be fully prepared with...

NBR to collect revenue only

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) reform committee said NBR should not both formulate policies and collect revenue, rather a separate, independent and specialized policy wing should be formed. The committee argues that this will free taxpayers from harassment due to biased decisions and...

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...

BNP focuses entirely on elections

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), one of the countrys major political entities, has centered its agenda exclusively on elections. The party is vocal about the urgent need for National Parliament elections and is actively consolidating its organizational strength. By aligning with like-minded...

Erdogan criticizes opposition over mayor's arrest amid corruption probe

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan accused the opposition Republican Peoples Party (CHP) of pressuring the judiciary after Beşiktaş Mayor Rıza Akpolat was arrested on charges of rigging public tenders. Speaking in Konya on Friday, Erdogan condemned the CHP for defending Akpolat, asserting...

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...

Talks likely with political parties over reforms in Feb: Rizwana

Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said the Interim Government is hopeful to initiate formal talks with political parties next month for reaching a consensus on reform agenda. I think talks with political parties can begin formally in the middle of February, she told in a press briefing...