Yunus meets heads of reform commissions

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus held a meeting on Monday with the heads of various reform commissions, focused on expediting the state reform process.

The meeting, held at the Chief Adviser’s office in Tejgaon, was organised to review the progress of each commission, according to the Chief Adviser’s press wing.

During the meeting, Public Administration Reform Commission head Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury updated the Chief Adviser on the commission’s progress. Chowdhury reported that the commission’s work is in full swing, with public opinions already collected through an online portal. Members of the commission have also visited district and upazila levels to engage with the public, and discussions with various public administration cadres are underway. He expressed confidence in meeting the commission’s reporting deadline.

Election Reform Commission chief Badiul Alam Majumder shared updates on election-related reforms. Measures are being taken to ensure voting rights for expatriates, and steps to provide postal ballots for absentee voters are ongoing. The electoral roll is being aligned with the national identity card system, with a focus on increasing women’s participation in elections. The commission is also actively engaging with stakeholders and gathering input through digital channels.

Police Reform Commission head Safar Raj Hossain informed the Chief Adviser of the commission’s progress, including 10 meetings and four additional stakeholder consultations. A public opinion questionnaire has been posted on the website, and proposed amendments to certain laws and regulations are under review. The commission is considering proposals to streamline processes, adjust the use of force in crowd control, and make amendments to sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898.

The meeting highlighted the interim government’s commitment to effective reforms across public administration, election processes, and policing to strengthen the state mechanism.