6 commissions to unveil recommendations on Feb 8
Staff Reporter :
The six reform commissions, established by the interim government, are set to officially disclose their recommendations on 8 February, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul announced at a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy yesterday.
Once the recommendations are made public, the National Consensus Commission will deliberate on their implementation strategies, Nazrul stated.
He mentioned that the decision to finalize the disclosure date was reached during a high-level meeting with commission heads, chaired by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, at the State Guest House Jamuna.
“The implementation process may include immediate, mid-term, and long-term strategies,” Nazrul explained, highlighting that careful planning will be necessary to execute the reforms effectively.
By mid-February, the National Consensus Commission will initiate discussions with political parties to gauge their perspectives on the proposed changes.
“If political parties come to an agreement, further discussions will continue through Ramadan,” Nazrul added.
Meanwhile, Public Administration Reform Commission Chairman Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury confirmed that his commission would be submitting its report to the Chief Adviser today (Wednesday). Speaking to journalists at the Secretariat, he emphasized that the commission had formulated over 100 actionable recommendations.
“Every recommendation in the report is practical; we have not suggested anything that cannot be implemented,” Chowdhury asserted.
The final report, he mentioned, would be formally handed over to the Chief Adviser at approximately 12:30 PM.
Originally scheduled for submission last month, the report’s finalization was delayed due to extensive field visits and consultations.
“We traveled across multiple districts and upazilas, gathering input from citizens and stakeholders both in-person and online,” Chowdhury explained. “Now, we have compiled the findings into a comprehensive report, which will be signed and submitted today.”
In addition to the Public Administration Reform Commission’s report, the Law Commission will also present its findings to the Chief Adviser tomorrow, Chowdhury revealed.
However, he declined to share specific details about the recommendations.
Ministry of Public Administration Senior Secretary Md Mokhlesur Rahman stated that once the report is submitted, it will be made accessible to the public. “The report will also be available online for transparency,” he confirmed.
Following final approvals, commission members, including Chairman Chowdhury, formally signed the document.
The Public Administration Reform Commission was originally formed on 3 October with eight members under Chowdhury’s leadership. Subsequently, three additional members were appointed to broaden the scope of the commission’s work.
Tasked with designing a more efficient, accountable, and impartial public administration framework, the commission initially had a 90-day deadline.
However, its tenure was extended three times, with a final deadline of 15 February. Given the progress made, the commission is submitting its report ahead of schedule.