Steps taken to ensure voting rights of expats: Head of Commission tells CA

The Electoral Reform Commission is taking appropriate measures to ensure the voting rights of Bangladeshi expatriates, the head of the commission, Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar.

During a meeting with the chief advisor, prof. Muhammad Yunus, in a meeting at the Office of the Chief Counsel, the head of the commission said that the voter list is coordinated with the national identity cards.

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

The commission maintains communication with stakeholders using digital platforms and takes their suggestions, according to the chief adviser’s press wing.

Prof. Yunus also held meetings with heads of other commissions at his office in Tejgaon regarding the activities of the Reform Commission formed to promote the reform activities of the state.

The Chief Counsel was also briefed on the progress of the Police Reforms Commission by its Chief Safar Raj Hossain.

He said the commission is working on a proposal to change the method of using force in mob control.

Safar Raj also mentioned that some sections of the Criminal Procedure Code 1898 are being examined to see if they can be amended or not.

He informed the Chief Counsel that a questionnaire had been prepared to seek public opinion; which has already been posted on the site.

“Proposals have been received to amend some laws and rules, which are under consideration,” he added.

In addition, he said that appropriate proposals are being made to simplify some processes.

The progress of the work of the Public Administration Reform Commission was also shared by its head, Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury.

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

The committee members visited the district and upazila levels and exchanged views with the public, he said.

The members of the committee informed the Chief Counsel that an exchange of views with representatives of various cadres of the public administration has begun and the process is ongoing.

They expressed their hope that the Public Administration Reform Commission will present its report within the stipulated period.