Shommilito Peshajibi Parishad proposes national reform commission

The Bangladesh Shommilito Peshajibi Parishad in Chattogram has proposed the formation of a national reform commission to address fundamental reforms across various sectors, including the constitution, judiciary, and administration. 

They stated that this vision continues to inspire the broader population. The Chattogram branch of the council presented seven key recommendations in this regard during a press conference today (7 September).

The conference took place at a restaurant in Chattogram, presided over by Zahidul Karim Kachi, convener of the organisation, with Mohammad Shahnewaz, president of the Chattogram Metropolitan Journalist Union, reading out the statement.

The speakers emphasised the vision of creating a humane and non-discriminatory society, free from corruption and fascism, as envisioned by the martyrs. 

The council also called for swift justice for those involved in enforced disappearances and killings over the past 15 years, as well as for the masterminds behind the recent violent crackdown on the protesters of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement. 

Additionally, they urged dignified rehabilitation and compensation for those who suffered inhumane conditions due to imprisonment, persecution, or dismissal.

Further proposals included bringing the financial responsibilities of the families of martyrs under state care, and ensuring better medical treatment and compensation for those injured or disabled during the protests. 

The council also demanded the prosecution of individuals involved in bank fraud and large-scale smuggling, the confiscation of their assets, and the recovery of money smuggled out of the country.

The Shommilito Peshajibi Parishad welcomed the government’s decision to convert Ganobhaban into the ‘July Student Uprising Memorial Museum.’ 

They also proposed dismantling corporate media outlets that serve as a ‘protection umbrella’ for corruption. They recommended implementing a policy of “one owner-one media” to promote professionalism, democratisation, and reform within the media industry.

The press conference was attended by several prominent figures, including Chittagong University teacher leader Professor Nasrul Kadir, Engineer Salim Mohammad Jane Alam, Advocate Enamul Haque, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Abbas, Advocate Hasan Ali, Engineer Belayet, Engineer Atikuzzaman Billa, Jasim Uddin, Engineer Suman, Advocate Mofizullah, Advocate Sanji, and Engineer Kibria.