Dhaka: Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called upon all concerned to accept the reports of the reform commissions and come forward to implement those. “I hope all will unanimously accept and implement those (reports),” he stated while speaking at a function at the State Guest House Jamuna here today.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the Public Administration Reform Commission led by Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury and the Judiciary Reform Commission led by Justice Shah Abu Naeem Mominur Rahman handed over their reports to the Chief Adviser at the event. Members of the commissions were present during the handover.
Addressing the gathering, Prof Yunus reflected on past experiences of harassment, humiliation, and insult, and emphasized the importance of not forgetting demands and rights. He expressed hope that the reform reports submitted would pave the way for restoring people’s rights and freedoms.
The Chief Adviser highlighted that the reports would be shared with citizens, political parties, and civil society members to build consensus. He praised the reform documents as remarkable contributions to the history of Bangladesh and expressed gratitude to the commission leaders and members for their efforts.
Prof Yunus further observed that the commission reports hold significance not just for Bangladesh but globally. “I have received those (reports) as the assets for the world. It will have a place in history,” he remarked.
In his national address on September 11, 2024, Chief Adviser Prof Yunus announced the formation of six commissions. The remaining four, namely the Electoral System Reform Commission, Police Administration Reform Commission, Anti-Corruption Commission Reform Commission, and the Constitution Reform Commission, submitted their reports on January 15.