BNP's Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury today (Oct 28) underscored the need for comprehensive state reforms driven by national unity.

“State reform through national unity, not selective reforms, is essential in this regard,” he said in a discussion organized by the Revolutionary Workers' Party at the Dhaka Reporters' Unity.

Highlighting the hardships endured by citizens over the past 16 years, Chowdhury urged the government to compensate those affected.

“We must rebuild Bangladesh from the ruins. On August 5, we ousted the fascist Awami League. There has been a major change in the mentality of the citizens. Hope has ignited among all. All have supported the government through national unity,” he added.

Besides, Chowdhury referenced the BNP's 31-point reform agenda, initially outlined in Khaleda Zia's "Vision 2030," terming the reform as ongoing process. 

"In today’s context, the question arises: what fundamental reforms are necessary, and how should they be implemented? Only reforms that serve as a foundation for national unity should be prioritized," he stated.

He added that reforms lacking consensus among the people and political parties should be deferred to the next government.

In the discussion, Mahmudur Rahman Manna, President of Citizens' Unity, also said that reforms are a continuous process. 

He, however, said any government claiming to have completed reforms before elections does not understand the reform process.

“The primary task of an interim government should be implementing essential reforms to ensure free and fair elections,” Manna said.

BDST: 1758 HRS, OCT 28, 2024
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