Dhaka, Sep 12 (IANS) Bangladeshi interim government’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has taken action to safeguard the rule of law and strengthen the country’s crisis-hit economy since taking office.
As part of his efforts to reform Bangladesh, Yunus on Wednesday announced that the government has decided to set up six commissions to reform the judiciary, election system, administration, police, anti-corruption commission and the constitution, reports Xinhua news agency.
Yunus made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Wednesday night, which marks the first month of the formation of the interim government since August 8, when then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 5. These commissions are expected to begin their work on October 1 and conclude within the next three months.
Yunus said reforming the Election Commission as well as the police administration, public administration, judiciary and anti-corruption commission is essential to conduct the next elections in a free and fair manner. “I believe these reforms will also contribute to the establishment of a people-owned, accountable and welfare-oriented state system,” he said.
Calling upon people from all walks of life to bring about improvements in their respective fields, the Chief Advisor said, “It is the responsibility of all of us to bring improvements in our world. Improvement of a country cannot be just about reform of the government.”
Yunus said that based on the commissions’ report, the interim government will hold discussions with major political parties in the next phase. The final phase will be a three to seven-day wide consultation with student organisations, civil society, political parties and government representatives.
He further said that the government is determined to create a democratic framework for the country. His government wants good relations with neighboring countries and the relations should be based on fairness and equality.
Earlier on Wednesday, Bangladesh’s central bank, Bangladesh Bank, issued a notification regarding the formation of a six-member task force to ensure financial stability of the banking sector.
–IANS
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