Dhaka, Feb. 5 -- The Public Administration Reform Commission has recommended a series of changes, including a provincial government system, a separate capital city administration, a reduction in the number of ministries, and public hearings on government service availability.

The commission submitted its report on Wednesday at State Guest House Jamuna, the residence of the chief advisor.

The proposals were later summarised by Abdul Muyeed Chowdhury, the head of the commission.

"We have made some short-term recommendations that can be implemented within six months, along with some medium-term recommendations that can be carried out within one to two years. There are some long-term recommendations that can be introduced gradually over ti...