Jatiya Sanskar Jote (National Reform Alliance) has submitted a 10-point reform proposal to the interim government, demanding visible and effective reforms before the upcoming parliamentary elections.
The proposals were announced during a discussion titled “July Charter – Reforms, Justice, and Elections” held at the Tofazzal Hossain Manik Mia Hall in the National Press Club.
Major (Retd) Amin Ahmed Afsari, convener of Jatiya Sanskar Jote, unveiled the proposals. The alliance comprises 4 coalitions and 35 political parties.
The 10 proposals are:
- The interim government must ensure reforms by reconstituting itself with individuals embodying the spirit of the July uprising, removing controversial advisers.
- Visible progress on reforms must be achieved before August 5, the anniversary of victory, without delay.
- The interim government must clearly declare itself as the government of the July mass uprising spirit and for building a new Bangladesh, not a neutral body.
- A clear roadmap for reforms and elections must be published immediately.
- Rapid reform and restructuring of law enforcement agencies to ensure order.
- Full support, including medical treatment and security, must be provided to the wounded heroes of the July uprising.
- All domestic and foreign policy decisions must involve discussions with all political parties (registered/unregistered) without discrimination.
- An education commission should be formed to modernise the education system.
- Initiatives must be taken to reform and modernise the armed forces.
- The interim government must resign and transfer power to a caretaker government three months before elections; otherwise, the national election may become controversial.
Former state minister and MP Golam Sarwar Milon spoke at the event, stating, “The current government must implement the spirit of July through national reforms.”
Former reserved seat MP Tasnim Rana added, “We must reform our constitution. Our constitution itself is undemocratic – how can we establish democracy with it?”
Other speakers included Major General (Retd) Amsa Amin, Shawkat Mahmud, and leaders from the 4 coalitions and 35 political parties and organisations within the Jatiya Sanskar Jote.
The discussion emphasised urgent structural changes to ensure credible elections and democratic governance in Bangladesh.