Reforms of political parties, govt system suggested

The organisation, a platform for professionals, politicians and civil society members, placed a seven-point recommendation to this end at its launching ceremony and called on all to come forward to help implement these.

Coordinators of the organisation -- former minister and JSD leader ASM Abdur Rob and former minister Shafiqul Gani Swapan -- were present at the launching ceremony held at the Cirdap auditorium in the city.

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The recommendations include introduction of federal system of the government and bicameral parliament, creation of seven provinces and four-tier local government system.

The UPR also called for independence of the judiciary and a pro-people administration.

It also suggested giving priority to private sector, increasing employment opportunities and introducing a coordinated education system.

Abdur Rob said the members of the UPR would approach the ruling party as well as the opposition party for implementation of the reform proposals.

The present situation does not reflect the aspirations of the people who fought for independence, he said, adding that reforms in all sectors can lead the country to prosperity.

Dr Khaleque, a prominent scientist, has been made chairman of the reform committee of the organisation. Dr Zafarullah of Ganas-wasthya, Dr Kazi Firoza Islam, Md Iqbal, Abdul Matin, journalist ABM Musa, Advocate Akhtar Rahman and Nahid Roksana attended the launching ceremony.