In a televised address today, Chief Adviser Prof. Muhammad Yunus announced that the interim government will form six commissions to oversee reforms in critical areas.

The sectors targeted for reform include the election system, police administration, judiciary, anti-corruption commission, public administration, and the constitution.

Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar has been appointed to lead the Election System Reform Commission, Sarfraz Chowdhury will head the Police Administration Reform Commission, Justice Shah Abu Naim Mominur Rahman will lead the Judiciary Reform Commission, Dr. Iftekharuzzaman will head the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission, Abdul Mueed Chowdhury will lead the Public Administration Reform Commission, and Dr. Shahdeen Malik will head the Constitutional Reform Commission.

In his speech to the nation on Wednesday evening (September 11), the Chief Adviser emphasized that the reform of the election system is a top priority, reflecting our belief in the people's right to vote and their ownership of the electoral process.

The interim government is committed to addressing issues of power concentration and misrule that may arise from the current election system, and is considering necessary reforms in the Election Commission and related institutions to address these concerns.

Dr. Yunus emphasized that reforming four key institutions—the police administration, public administration, judiciary, and anti-corruption commission—is crucial for ensuring fair and free elections. He believes these reforms will also help create a state system that is people-centered, accountable, and focused on welfare.

Additionally, he noted the need for constitutional reforms to guarantee representation and address the interests of all societal levels while reflecting the message of the July uprising. As an initial step, six commissions have been established.

Dr. Yunus announced that six prominent individuals, chosen for their expertise, will lead these commissions. The formation of additional commissions will proceed, with the names of other members being decided after consultations with the commission heads.

Discussions and consultations will include representatives from the advisory council, students, workers, public movement leaders, civil society, and political parties.

The Chief Advisor expressed optimism that the commissions will officially commence their work on October 1 and anticipates completion within the following three months. Following the completion of the commissions' reports, the government will arrange consultations with major political parties for the next phase.

Dr. Yunus further stated that in the final stage, a comprehensive consultation involving students, civil society, political party representatives, and government officials will refine the reform framework over three to seven days. This phase will also outline how the framework will be implemented.

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