Reform Commissions of Bangladesh

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Reform Commissions of Bangladesh
Founder Government of Bangladesh
TypeReform Commission
Purpose
  • Establishing inclusive and democratic governance
  • Abolishing fascist regimes
  • Ensuring the rule of law
  • Strengthening and activating all state institutions
Origins Bangladesh
Ali Riaz
Chief of the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission
 Iftekharuzzaman
Chief of the Electoral Reform Commission
 Badiul Alam Majumdar
Chief of the Police Reform Commission
 Safar Raj Hossain
Main organ
11 commissions

Based on the aspirations of the student-people's uprising and to establish universal consensus, the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, formally announced on September 11, 2024, the formation of several reform commissions aimed at rebuilding the state of Bangladesh. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Subsequently, a total of 11 commissions were formed, including those for reforms in the Constitution, electoral system, police administration, judiciary, anti-corruption, and public administration. [6] [7] [8] [9] Among them, four commissions submitted their reports to Yunus on January 15, 2025. [10] [11] [12] [13] Additionally, a six-member task force, led by Ahsan H. Mansur, governor of Bangladesh Bank, was formed to reform the banking sector. [14]

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Background

In July 2024, the quota reform movement sparked intense controversy. Amid widespread mass protests, Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee to India. Following the situation, at the request of student leaders, Muhammad Yunus agreed to lead an interim government. With the success of the movement to overthrow the government, reform commissions were formed with the aim of establishing a new Bangladesh based on an anti-authoritarian and anti-fascist political system.

Commission list

Electoral System Reform Commission

To establish a representative and effective democracy in Bangladesh by ensuring free, fair, and participatory elections through the reform of the existing electoral system, the interim government has formed the Electoral System Reform Commission to prepare a report with necessary recommendations for electoral reform. [15] On October 3, 2024, the commission was constituted with eight members, headed by Badiul Alam Majumdar, through a gazette notification issued by the Cabinet Division. The Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division of the Ministry of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs is providing secretarial support to the commission, while the Election Commission Secretariat is assisting the commission for operational convenience. [16]

Commission for Judicial Reform

On October 3, 2024, the interim government of Bangladesh formed the "Judicial Reform Commission" through a notification to propose necessary reforms aimed at making the judiciary independent, impartial, and effective. [17] The commission, led by Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman, former Justice of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, comprises eight members and is working towards preparing proposals for judicial reforms. [18]

Anti-Corruption Reform Commission

[19] [20] [21]

Constitutional Reform Commission

[22] [23] [24] [25]

Police Reform Commission

[26]

Public Administration Reform Commission

[27] [28]

References

  1. ↑ সংস্কার প্রতিবেদন থেকে হবে নতুন বাংলাদেশের চার্টার, তার ভিত্তিতেই ভবিষ্যতে নির্বাচন: ড. মুহাম্মদ ইউনূস [The new Bangladesh charter will be derived from reform reports, to guide future elections: Dr. Muhammad Yunus]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  2. ↑ রাষ্ট্র সংস্কারে ৬ কমিশন গঠন, নেতৃত্বে যারা [Six reform commissions formed, leaders announced]. Jugantor (in Bengali). September 11, 2024. Retrieved January 15, 2025.
  3. ↑ সংবিধান, নির্বাচন ব্যবস্থা, বিচার বিভাগ, প্রশাসন, পুলিশ ও দুদক সংস্কারে কমিশন গঠনের ঘোষণা [Commissions announced for reforming constitution, electoral system, judiciary, administration, police, and anti-corruption commission]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  4. ↑ "Bangladesh charter to emerge from reform reports: Chief Advisor" সংস্কার প্রতিবেদন থেকে তৈরি হবে নতুন বাংলাদেশের চার্টার: প্রধান উপদেষ্টা. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  5. ↑ ছয় কমিশনের রাষ্ট্র সংস্কার শুরুর অপেক্ষা [Six commissions for state reform await commencement] (in Bengali). Deutsche Welle. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  6. ↑ সংস্কার কমিশনগুলোর কাজ এগোল কতদূর? [How far have the reform commissions progressed?]. bdnews24 (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  7. ↑ ৫ সংস্কার কমিশন গঠন করে প্রজ্ঞাপন [Notification issued for the formation of five reform commissions]. The Daily Star (in Bengali). October 4, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  8. ↑ রাষ্ট্র সংস্কারে আরো ৪ কমিশন গঠন, নেতৃত্বে যারা [Four more commissions formed for state reform, leaders announced]. Kaler Kantho (in Bengali). October 17, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  9. ↑ প্রজ্ঞাপনের অপেক্ষায় ৬ সংস্কার কমিশন [Six reform commissions awaiting notification]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). October 1, 2024. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  10. ↑ সংস্কারের ৬ প্রতিবেদন নিয়ে দলগুলোর সঙ্গে ফেব্রুয়ারিতে সংলাপ [Dialogue with political parties in February based on six reform reports]. Ajker Patrika (in Bengali). January 9, 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  11. ↑ প্রধান উপদেষ্টার কাছে প্রতিবেদন জমা দিলো চার সংস্কার কমিশন [Four reform commissions submit reports to the Chief Advisor]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  12. ↑ মেয়াদ বাড়লো ৬ কমিশনের, ফেব্রুয়ারির শুরুতে রাজনৈতিক দলের সঙ্গে আলোচনা [Six commissions' tenure extended; dialogue with political parties in early February]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  13. ↑ ধর্মনিরপেক্ষতাসহ রাষ্ট্র পরিচালনার ৩ মূলনীতি বাদ, গণতন্ত্র বহাল রেখে নতুন ৪ মূলনীতির সুপারিশ [Recommendation to replace secularism with four new guiding principles while retaining democracy]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). January 15, 2025. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  14. ↑ ব্যাংকিং খাত সংস্কারের লক্ষ্যে ৬ সদস্যের টাস্কফোর্স গঠন [Six-member task force formed to reform the banking sector]. Manab Zamin (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  15. ↑ "EC". EC. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  16. ↑ ৫ সংস্কার কমিশন গঠন করে প্রজ্ঞাপন জারি, সদস্য হিসেবে এলেন যাঁরা [Gazette issued forming 5 reform commissions, here are the members]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). 2024-10-04. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  17. ↑ "JRC". Cabinet Division, Government of Bangladesh. Retrieved 15 January 2025.
  18. ↑ "Judiciary Reform Commission" . Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  19. ↑ "Cabinet Division". cabinet.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 2024-10-06. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  20. ↑ ক্ষমতার অপব্যবহার কমিয়ে দুদক শক্তিশালী করতে ৪৭ সুপারিশ [47 recommendations to strengthen ACC and reduce abuse of power]. Bangladesh Journal Online (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  21. ↑ সংস্কারের জন্য ছয়টি কমিশন, ছয় জনকে দায়িত্ব দেয়ার কথা জানালেন প্রধান উপদেষ্টা [Chief Adviser announces six commissions for reform, six assigned responsibilities]. BBC News (in Bengali). 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  22. ↑ "Constitutional Reform Commission". crc.legislativediv.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  23. ↑ চার সংস্কার কমিশনের প্রতিবেদন বুধবার, একটির সময় বাড়ল [Reports of four reform commissions on Wednesday, one gets an extension]. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  24. ↑ "Ali Riaz to lead commission on constitutional reforms". The Daily Star. 2024-09-19. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  25. ↑ সংবিধান সংস্কার: কীভাবে গঠিত হবে উচ্চ ও নিম্নকক্ষ, মেয়াদ হবে ৪ বছর [Constitutional reform: How upper and lower houses will be formed, term to be four years]. The Business Standard (in Bengali). 2025-01-15. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  26. ↑ শিক্ষার্থী প্রতিনিধি রেখে সংস্কারের ৫ পূর্ণাঙ্গ কমিশন [Student representation included in full reform commissions]. bdnews24.com (in Bengali). Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  27. ↑ জনপ্রশাসন সংস্কার কমিশনে যুক্ত হয়েছেন আরও ৩ সদস্য [Three more members added to Public Administration Reform Commission]. Prothom Alo (in Bengali). BSS. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  28. ↑ "Public Administration Reform Commission notification". cabinet.gov.bd. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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