The full reports of six reform commissions formed by the interim government will be released today, Saturday (February 8). Alongside the reports, the commission heads will also present unanimous recommendations on immediate actions, medium-term plans, and future policy directions for an elected government.
According to the Chief Adviser’s press wing, after assuming office on August 8 last year, Dr. Muhammad Yunus formed six reform commissions to initiate structural changes in various sectors. Each commission was given 90 days to submit its report.
On January 15, four commissions—focused on constitutional reforms, the Election Commission, the police, and the Anti-Corruption Commission—submitted their reports to the Chief Adviser. The commissions on public administration and judicial reforms submitted their reports last Wednesday.
The government has announced that the complete reports and recommendations will be shared today with political parties and pro-uprising forces. This will be followed by discussions and negotiations, leading to the first formal meeting of the National Consensus Commission in mid-February. The exact date will be finalized in consultation with political parties.
During a briefing at the Foreign Service Academy on Tuesday, Legal Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul stated that a meeting will be held in mid-February to achieve a national consensus based on the recommendations of these six reform commissions. The meeting will be chaired by Chief Adviser and head of the National Consensus Commission, Dr. Muhammad Yunus.
Representatives from pro-July uprising forces and political parties will also participate in the meeting. If political parties agree, discussions may continue throughout the holy month of Ramadan.
On September 11, just 1 month and 3 days after forming the interim government, the Chief Adviser announced the creation of six highly significant reform commissions.
The commissions were led by the following individuals:
Election Reform Commission: Badiul Alam Majumdar, Secretary of SUJAN (Citizens for Good Governance).
Police Reform Commission: Safar Raj Hossain, former Secretary of Public Administration and Home Affairs.
Judicial Reform Commission: Former Justice Shah Abu Naim Mominur Rahman.
Anti-Corruption Commission Reform: Dr. Iftekharuzzaman, Executive Director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB).
Public Administration Reform Commission: Abdul Muid Chowdhury, former Advisor to the Caretaker Government.
Constitutional Reform Commission: Dr. Ali Riaz, Professor of Government and Politics at Illinois State University, USA.
These commission heads were also brought together to form the National Consensus Commission, with Dr. Muhammad Yunus serving as its head and Professor Ali Riaz as the member secretary.
