Dhaka: Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Dr. Asif Nazrul today announced that the interim government, led by Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, is working diligently to implement reforms, with almost half of the recommendations from reform commissions already executed. ‘About 70% of the recommendations made by the six reform commissions on immediate actions can be implemented by December this year,’ he stated at a National Consensus Commission (NCC) meeting at the Foreign Service Academy in the city.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, representatives from various political parties participated in the meeting to deliberate on different facets of the ‘July National Charter, 2025’. Dr. Asif Nazrul highlighted that the government has prioritized proposals from the six reform commissions, with almost half having been put into action. He emphasized that constitutional changes cannot be made through ordinances or executive orders, but some issues, like the leadership of parliamentary standing committees, can be addressed by amending the Rules of Procedure.
The adviser noted the presence of redundant or routine proposals, such as developing an anti-corruption strategy paper. ‘Many reforms are routine tasks, some can be enacted by executive order, others by ordinance, while a few require constitutional amendments and broader consensus,’ he explained.
Discussing the upcoming election, Dr. Nazrul affirmed the government’s commitment to conducting elections in early February. He stressed the necessity of completing all legal reforms by November 30, as no amendments can be made post-election schedule announcement due to potential influence on the process.
Expressing optimism, he remarked, ‘I feel very optimistic hearing you all. Everyone wants a good solution, built on consensus. If our intention remains to preserve the unity of the mass uprising, to prevent the return of fascism, and to protect the country from danger, then finding solutions will not be difficult.’ Dr. Nazrul also underscored the importance of unity, stating, ‘The most important thing is intention. If we are united in our intention, the path ahead will be clear.’
National Consensus Commission Vice-president Professor Ali Riaz, BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed, Jamaat-e-Islami Assistant Secretary General Hamidur Rahman Azad, and National Citizen Party (NCP) Member Secretary Akhtar Hossain were among the speakers at the meeting. The session was moderated by Chief Adviser’s Special Assistant Monir Haider, who is involved in the National Consensus formation process.