No Room for Failure on Reforms: Chief Adviser

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today spoke at the first meeting of the National Consensus Commission with the political parties at Foreign Service Academy. Photo: Chief Adviser GOB

Regarding global support for the interim government, Professor Yunus stated that countries of all sizes, from small to large, have extended their backing. "When we speak to global leaders, they ask what we need, and they are willing to help. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity," he added.

He referred to the proposals from the six reform commissions as "valuable assets" and urged all stakeholders to support their implementation. Highlighting international backing, the Chief Adviser noted that the United Nations' recent Fact-Finding report exposed the atrocities of the ousted government, which has garnered further global support for the interim administration.

Professor Yunus also shared insights from his visit to Aynaghar, a secret torture site, where the Commission on the Inquiry of Enforced Disappearances presented the disturbing testimonies of victims. He emphasized that the implementation of reform proposals is crucial to ensure no one questions the legitimacy of the next elected government.

The Chief Adviser stressed the urgency of making decisions on the reform proposals to initiate their execution promptly.

A delegation from BNP, led by Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, attended the meeting, alongside representatives from other political parties. The heads of the six reform commissions also participated.

On Thursday, the interim government formed the seven-member National Consensus Commission, led by Professor Yunus, to engage political parties in discussions on recommendations from the six commissions. These reforms aim to reach a consensus on political, constitutional, and electoral issues.