Dhaka, April 20 -- The Women's Reform Commission has proposed ensuring a minimum of one-third female representation across all local government institutions in Bangladesh, as part of a broader set of reforms aimed at advancing women's rights and strengthening decentralised governance.
Commission members formally submitted their report to Chief Adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House, Jamuna.
The report presents a wide-ranging framework to establish and protect women's rights and interests, while promoting inclusive development at the grassroots level.
Among the key recommendations are the abolition of political party-based local elections, holding local government polls prior to the national election, and preserving ...