Constitution Reform Commission to launch nation-wide survey
The constitution reform commission would soon launch a nation-wide survey with the help of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics to get public opinion...
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US delegation lauds Bangladesh interim govt鈥檚 progress on labour reforms
The visiting United States labour delegation on Monday appreciated the progress achieved by the Bangladesh interim government on its labour reforms agenda.
Bangladesh committed to sweeping labour reforms: Yunus
Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday said that the interim government was committed to bringing about sweeping labour reforms in an effort to attract more foreign buyers to the country...
Constitutional recognition of national minorities demanded
Speakers including leaders of the national minorities, researchers, academics and rights activists at a discussion in the capital on Sunday demanded constitutional recognition of national minorities and protection of their rights...
Judiciary Reform Commission invites public input through online platform
The Judiciary Reform Commission, formed by the interim government to ensure an independent, neutral, and effective judiciary, has invited public input through its official website, www.jrc.gov.bd...
Bangladesh citizens lack confidence in present poll system
Citizens responding to the electoral reform commission鈥檚 open-ended survey have shown distrust of the existing election system.
Reforms without behavioural changes unsustainable: seminar
Academics of public administration discipline expressed their concerns over the implementation and sustainability of the state reform procedures without citizens鈥� behavioural change...
Foysal never came back home, dead or alive
On July 19, after having lunch, Md Foysal Sarker told his mother, Hajera Begum, that he would return soon before stepping out of their rented house in Savar鈥檚 Abdullahpur about 3:00pm...
Eight-member Local Government Reform Commission formed
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government has formed an eight-member Local Government Reform Commission with Professor Tofail Ahmed as its chief.
Professionals for power balance between president, PM
Leaders of six professional bodies on Sunday urged the Constitution Reform Commission to recommend measures aimed at rebalancing powers between the president and the prime minister as well as fortifying the judiciary and local government systems...
Voting machines and democracy
THE demand for free, fair and transparent elections has become pronounced. The issue is reflected in a decision of the interim government to form the election commission reforms committee. Tasked with revamping the election commission to enhance its independence, transparency and public trust, the committee work represents a critical step...
Constitution Reform Commission meets leaders of professional bodies
The Constitution Reform Commission on Sunday held a fresh meeting with the leaders of different professional bodies as part of its view exchange with the stakeholders over the reform of the constitution.
Experts emphasise political consensus for constitution reforms
Leading legal and constitution experts and dignitaries on Saturday emphasised the necessity of political consensus for amending or rewriting the constitution, aligning it with people鈥檚 aspirations, particularly in the spirit of the July-August Students鈥� Movement Against Discrimination...
Election Reform Commission chief seeks political consensus on EVM use
Chairman of the Election Reform Commission Badiul Alam Majumdar has called for political consensus on the use of electronic voting machines, citing ongoing concerns over their reliability and potential for misuse...
Pub admin reform commission鈥檚 questionnaire questioned
Citizens have criticised the survey questionnaire the public administration reform commission has put online seeking citizen opinion, saying the questions are too generic and...
Electoral reform聽needs changes in constitution
Electoral reform commission chief Badiul Alam Majumder said on Monday that reform of the constitution would be needed for the implementation of some suggestions came from public opinion on electoral reform.
Anatomy of police reform commissions
THE Bangladesh Police, as it exists today, was originally organised under the Police Act 1861. It remains a centralised force, a legacy of its colonial past. Despite population growth, industrialisation and...
Judiciary Reform Commission to meet Carter Centre, FBCCI
The Judiciary Reform Commission formed by Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government is scheduled to exchange views with the delegation of the Carter Centre and Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Sunday as part of its consultation with stakeholders.
New reform commissions yet to take shape
The four new reform commissions have yet to appoint members even three weeks after their announcement by the interim government.
Quota reform movement revisit
THE quota reform movement taking the whole nation by storm finally brought down the undemocratic government in Bangladesh. The indignant people, because of the...
Reforms progress reviewed as Yunus sits with body chiefs
The commissions, formed by the interim government to reform different systems and organisations, are now proceeding at full speed to complete their tasks as soon as possible.
Constitution reform body to seek written opinions from parties
Constitution Reform Commission chairman Ali Riaz on Sunday said that the commission would not engage directly with the political parties, but request written opinion and...
Creation of public health infrastructure
PUBLICLY financed health services cover clinical, preventive and promotive services in many countries, including Bangladesh. But as people globally are more interested in instant relief from...
Constitution reform must prevent return of fascism: discussion
Speakers, including lawyers, at a discussion on Saturday urged the people not to scrap the existing constitution on a whim...
No student rep yet in reform commissions
Five out of the six commissions set up to bring reforms in different sectors have yet to name their student representatives although 26 days have already passed out of 90 days they have been allotted to...
Needs of students with disabilities
INCLUSIVE education is a transformative approach where all students, regardless of their physical, mental, or social disabilities, are provided equal opportunities to learn within the same educational environment. This system values the diversity of learners by recognising their varying needs, ensuring that every student receives the education they require to...
Judiciary reform commission to seek stakeholders鈥� opinions
The Judiciary Reform Commission chief, Justice Shah Abu Nayeem Mominur Rahman, said on Sunday that preparations were under way to seek stakeholders鈥� opinions for drafting proposals on the rules for appointing Supreme Court judges...
Reforming the police
Police reform is crucial to addressing deep-rooted systemic issues that undermine its integrity and effectiveness. The key challenges include political interference, lack of professionalism, and...
Bangladesh鈥檚 public administration reform commission gets 3 more members
Bangladesh鈥檚 interim government has reconstituted the public administration reform commission with the inclusion of three new members, raising the total number of commission members to 11.
Unity urged for聽democratic reforms
Political analysts, journalists and teachers at a discussion on Thursday called for national unity to make the interim government鈥檚 programmes of reform a success.