Bangladesh's interim government forms commission for constitutional reform

The interim government has decided to form six commissions to reform the judiciary, election system, administration, police, Anti-Corruption Commission, and the constitution, said Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus in his address to the nation yesterday. The aim of the reforms is to have a state system based on public ownership, accountability, and welfare, he said. It has become essential to carry out some national reforms to prevent re-emergence of fascism or authoritarian rule in Bangladesh, said the Nobel laureate. At the core of these reforms is the establishment of a fair electoral system and good governance, he said. [ . . . ] Reforming the four institutions related to the electoral process -- the police, public administration, judiciary, and the Anti-Corruption Commission -- is essential for free and fair elections, he said. Additionally, the interim government feels the need for constitutional reforms to ensure the representation and interests of all layers of society and to reflect the message of the July uprising, he said.
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