reform

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami's Nayeb-e-Ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher speaks at a discussion meeting with Jamaat leaders in Lakshmipur on 9 November. Photo: TBS
Politics

Jamaat won't accept any election without reforms: Taher

On the topic of electoral systems, Taher said, “Except for two parties, all other parties have reached a consensus on holding elections under the PR [proportional representation] system.”

Govt releases booklet outlining reform initiatives
Bangladesh

Govt releases booklet outlining reform initiatives

File photo shows a BNP delegation at a meeting with the National Consensus Commission at the LD Hall of the National Parliament Complex on 20 April 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

National Consensus Commission discusses 3 key issues with political parties today

There are approximately 30 million individuals belonging to marginalised communities, representing a rich diversity of cultural identities, races and ethnicities. Photo: TBS
Thoughts

Do the reforms address the marginalised populations?

NCP leader Sarjis Alam speaks to reporters in Panchagarh district town on 9 June. Photo: BSS
Politics

NCP has no objection on polls in April if necessary reforms implemented: Sarjis

BNP leaders during a press briefing in the capital on 4 June 2025. Photo: UNB
Politics

BNP unveils 180-day economic action plan ahead of national election

Finance Adviser Saleh Uddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS
Bangladesh

Govt working to fulfil 3 responsibilities - election, some reforms, outlining sectoral reform: Salehuddin

National Consensus Commission Vice-President Professor Ali Riaz exchanging his views with journalists at LD Hall of Jatiya Sangsad on 29 May 2025. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

People’s opinions, hopes must be reflected in constitutional amendment: Ali Riaz

Anisuzzaman Chowdhury, special assistant to the chief adviser for the Ministry of Finance. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Reform is more difficult in times of economic crisis: Anisuzzaman

A BNP delegation led by senior leader Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain meets with Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus during a meeting at Guest State House Jamuna on 24 May 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing
Panorama

Stalemate over election: Resolving or deepening?

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam speaking at a press briefing on 24 May 2025. Photo: Focus Bangla
Politics

NCP calls for announcing roadmaps for justice, reform, elections together

This initial round of the talks ended with an extended session held on 19 May. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Consensus commission concludes first phase of reform dialogues

Nahid Islam, head of National Citizens Party (NCP). File Photo: AFP
Politics

NCP outlines its roadmap proposing foundational reform, fresh constitution