Labour rights still far cry
The labour sector needs comprehensive reforms to ensure worker rights and welfare. The interim government has, however, received recommendations from the labour reforms commission...
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Ex-ICT judge鈥檚 son named in another ICT case
Gana Odhikar Parishad general secretary Rashed Khan on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal alleging that he was tortured in custody in Dhaka by detained Rangamati additional superintendent of police Ishtiaq Ahmed during the 2018 quota reform movement...
RWPB for reforms by next JS
The Revolutionary Workers Party of Bangladesh on Tuesday expressed the position that the next Jatiya Sangsad should approve the major reforms for implementation on the basis of a consensus-based national charter.
Little reform done in 8 months: discussion
Speakers, including teachers, lawyers, physicians, and labour rights activists, in a discussion on Saturday said that the interim government could not make a significant progress in reforms in past eight months in the country.
Aamjanatar Dal for nat鈥檒 dialogue on constitutional council
The Aamjanatar Dal said on Thursday that they had proposed the National Consensus Commission to organise an all-party dialogue to understand the National Constitutional Council issue proposed by the Constitution Reform Council to reach a consensus on it as the issue was new in the country...
Reforms in agriculture聽
AGRICULTURE has long been a central pillar of economic and social life in Bangladesh, as it has been across much of the world. Through this sector, food security, public welfare and broader economic progress are nurtured. Yet, the agricultural...
Govt should consider a land, agriculture reform commission
REFORM in land, agricultural and environmental relations has been a long-standing demand and aptly reiterated by civic groups on April 20 from a roundtable discussion in Dhaka that asked the government to form a separate commission. A large portion of farmers in Bangladesh remain landless, with many abandoning the profession due to inadequate government...
Nat鈥檒 minimum wage for all workers in Bangladesh suggested
The Labour Reform Commission in its final report to the interim government on Monday recommended that a 鈥榩ermanent minimum wage commission鈥� should determine a national minimum wage for workers across all sectors irrespective of government, non-government and...
Hefazat seeks abolition of women鈥檚 affairs reform commission
The Hefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh on Sunday called for abolition of the women affairs reform commission, a day after the commission submitted its report to the interim government.
Commission for land, agri, environment demanded
Speakers, including representatives from non-governmental organisations, on Sunday called on the government to form a commission on land and agricultural reform and environmental protection...
Ways that govt should walk to bolster women鈥檚 rights
THE recommendations that the women鈥檚 affairs reforms commission, set up on November 18, 2024, put forth on April 19 for the government to effect appear assuring in that they are mostly meant to do away with the discrimination that exists in society against women. The commission has made 15 specific recommendations, which include the provision for equal rights...
Civil, criminal courts at upazila recommended
The Local Government Reform Commission has recommended the establishment of fully functional civil and criminal courts at upazilas across the country to take the judicial facilities to the doorsteps of common people to reduce the sufferings of litigants.
Women affairs reform commission:聽Equal property聽right suggested
The Women Affairs Reform Commission on Saturday submitted 433 recommendations to the government, including the introduction of equal property rights for women, a uniform family code, and a separate and permanent women affairs commission.
NCP wants basic reforms
The National Citizen Party leaders on Saturday iterated their position for fundamental reforms in state management instruments, particularly the constitution, the electoral system and the judiciary, to prevent the return of any autocratic and...
CPC amendment approved to speed up civil case disposal
The government has initiated the process of implementing the key recommendations of the Judicial Reform Commission, including amendments to the century-old Civil Procedure Code, in a bid to modernise the judiciary, expedite civil case disposal, and curb procedural abuse.
CONSTITUTIONAL REFORM: BNP agrees on 25 proposals
Bangladesh Nationalist Party standing committee member Salahuddin Ahmed on Thursday said their party agreed on 25 constitutional reform proposals given by the Reform Commission.
Support for youth quota in JS almost nil
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party strongly disagreed with the Constitutional Reform Commission on its proposal for a quota of 10 per cent parliamentary seats for young candidates...
Jasad faction for framework to continue reform talks in next JS
Leaders of the Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal鈥揓asad on Saturday proposed the formation of a dialogue framework under the national parliament to facilitate continued discussions on reform proposals to be left unimplemented during the interim government鈥檚 tenure.
Chief Justice stresses urgency of judicial reform
Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed on Saturday reiterated his strong commitment to judicial reform and its independence, urging swift action to implement the reform road map outlined under his leadership.
Nagarik Oikya for 100 women seats, against bicameral JS
In its dialogue with the National Consensus Commission on Tuesday, the Nagarik Oikya iterated its opposition to the Constitutional Reform Commission-proposed bicameral legislature but agreed to 100 reserved seats for women in the parliament...
Designing an inclusive senate
The reform of the Constitution of Bangladesh is currently a very important and controversial issue. There is no major debate regarding the necessity of constitutional reform; all major political parties, civil society, and the public are more or less in agreement about the necessity of constitutional reform. The interim government has formed a reform commission which...
AB Party agrees bicameral JS, electoral college for presidential election
The Amar Bangladesh Party, after their discussion with the National Consensus Commission on Monday, said that they had changed their position on certain points of constitutional reform proposals...
BPA demands reform in child health sector
Bangladesh Paediatric Association in a meeting in Dhaka has demanded the reform in the existing child healthcare sector of the country...
CJ outlines major judicial reforms for fairer, independent court system
The Chief Justice on Saturday announced a bold reform plan to make the country鈥檚 judiciary more independent, efficient, and focused on serving the people...
Constitutional change for digital future
IN THE age of digital connectivity, access to the internet is as vital as electricity and water. The constitutional reform commission鈥檚 proposal to enshrine internet access as a fundamental right represents a forward-thinking move to modernise the nation. As societies worldwide embrace digital economies, e-governance, and online communication, uninterrupted internet..
Well-meaning health-sector reforms that call for will
A SOUND referral and back-referral system in health care potentially has several merits. It can ensure equitable access to specialised health care. It can optimise the use of resources. It can improve patient outcomes. It can also enhance coordination between levels of health care. This is, therefore, a welcome move that the health-sector reforms commission is set to...
HEALTH SECTOR REFORM:聽Commission for referral, back-referral system
The health sector reform commission is set to recommend 鈥榚ffective鈥� referral and back-referral systems, connecting tertiary and grassroots health facilities.
5 reform commissions get second deadline extension
The government has extended the tenure of five reform commissions for the second time, according to separate circulars issued on Thursday...
REFORM DIALOGUE: Khelafat Majlis for all reforms before polls
Khelafat Majlis central leaders, while meeting the National Consensus Commission on Saturday, demanded implementation of all the reforms in the constitution, electoral system, judiciary, public administration, police and Anti-Corruption Commission before the next general election.
MEDIA REFORM: Independent media council recommended
The media reform commission has proposed a 20-point recommendation, including formation of an independent national media commission, enactment of journalism protection act, journalist鈥檚 entry-level wage equivalent to the ninth grade and...