Reform bodies to start work after another dialogue with political parties
"The council of the advisers will hold discussion with political parties again and the six commissions will start their work fully," Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam said
Before commencing full operations of the six reform commissions established by the interim government, the Advisory Council will hold another round of discussions with political parties.
The discussions would be wrapped up promptly so the commissions can begin their work, Shafiqul Alam, press secretary to the chief adviser, said at a press conference at the Foreign Service Academy in Dhaka today (30 September).
The interim government initially announced that the six commissions would begin their work from 1 October. Regarding this timeline, the press secretary said the commissions are technically already functioning, they will operate fully only after the consultations with political parties to gather their opinions before proceeding.
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In an address to the nation on 11 September, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus announced the formation of the six commissions to advance the interim government's reform agenda.
The six commissions are headed by Professor Ali Riaz (constitutional reform), Abdul Mueed Chowdhury (public administration), Iftekharuzzaman (anti-corruption), Safar Raj Hossain (police administration), Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman (judiciary), and Badiul Alam Majumdar (electoral system).
Chief adviser's US visit 'successful'
About Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus' participation in the 79th session of the UN General Assembly, Shafiqul said it was "a very successful, historic one and a very positive milestone".
In his brief four-day stay in New York, the chief adviser joined around 50 meetings. Prof Yunus held meetings with at least 12 top global leaders, including US President Joe Biden, Shafiqul added.
He said it was seen that when the chief adviser came out of any meeting, world top leaders came forward to hug him, while he was given a "rock-star reception" there.
The press secretary further said world leaders expressed their full support to the works the interim government has taken to reform the state.
The world leaders did not want to know the timeframe for Bangladesh's general elections as they know that it will take time to accomplish the tasks that the interim government has taken, Shafiqul added.
In response to a foreign media inquiry about the army chief's statement regarding elections potentially taking place within 18 months, the press secretary said the timing of the elections will ultimately be determined by the people of the country.
Prof Yunus returned home early hours of Sunday wrapping up his four-day US visit to attend the 79th session of UNGA and other high level side events.
