Dhaka, Sep 19 (V7N)– In a significant move towards state reform, the interim government led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has announced that six reform commissions will commence work from October 1. These commissions, formed after the collapse of the Awami League government on August 5 during the student uprising, are expected to submit their reform reports by December 31, 2024.

Asif Nazrul, the legal adviser to the interim government, shared these details during a press conference held at Hare Road, Dhaka, on Thursday evening following an advisory council meeting. He confirmed that the reform commissions' reports will be reviewed by the advisory council before being made publicly available online.

Nazrul clarified that discussions regarding the reforms will take place with all political parties, except for the Awami League, stating, "There will be no discussion with those who carried out genocide and injured thousands." He also expressed deep concern over the recent killings at Dhaka University, affirming the interim government's commitment to prosecuting such incidents.

Mahfuz Alam, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, added that the commissions would operate independently without political pressure, ensuring an impartial approach to state reforms. He also hinted at the possibility of creating additional commissions in the coming months to address further areas of reform.

Badiul Alam Majumder, Head of the Electoral System Reform Commission, highlighted the importance of preventing the return of authoritarianism. He emphasized that the advisory council is focused on long-term, meaningful changes to safeguard the country’s democratic future.

The interim government has also given its final approval to the draft of the 'Interim Government Ordinance, 2024', as part of the broader reform agenda.

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