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Steps being taken to ensure expats’ voting rights


Published : 04 Nov 2024 10:53 PM

The Election Reform Commission is taking steps to ensure the voting rights of Bangladeshi expatriates living in various countries of the world.

Chief of the reform commission Dr Badiul Alam Majumder conveyed the progress to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at a meeting at the Chief Adviser's office in the capital on Monday.

Dr Badiul Alam Majumder said that the voters’ list is being coordinated with the national identity cards.

The Election Reform Commission is giving importance to ensuring the participation of women in the electoral process and necessary measures are being taken in this regard, he said.

The commission is maintaining communications with the stakeholders using digital platforms and taking their suggestions, according to Chief Adviser’s press wing.

Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus held the meeting with heads of other commissions at his office regarding the activities of the Reform Commission formed to advance state reform activities.

The Chief Adviser was also informed about the progress of the work of the Police Reform Commission by its chief Safar Raj Hossain.

The commission said that work is underway on a proposal to change the method of using force in controlling the mob.

Some sections of the Code of Criminal Procedure 1898 are being examined to see whether they can be changed or not.

The Police Reform Commission has already held ten meetings and four more meetings with the stakeholders.

A questionnaire has been prepared to seek public opinion; which has already been posted on the website.

Proposals to amend some laws and rules have been received, which are being scrutinised. In addition, appropriate proposals are being made to simplify some processes.

e Public Administration Reform Commission was also shared by its chief Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury.

The work of the Public Administration Reform Commission has started in full swing, and opinions of everyone have already been received through the website.

The members of the commission have visited the district and upazila levels and exchanged views with the public.

The members of the commission informed the Chief Adviser that exchange of views with representatives of various cadres of public administration started and the process underway.

They expressed hope that the Public Administration Reform Commission would submit its report within the stipulated time.