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RANGPUR, April 12, 2025 (BSS) - Representatives of the civil society at a round table today expressed their belief that a new constitutional framework acceptable to all needs to be established through the reform process. 
 
The ongoing reform process of the interim government is very important to build a new Bangladesh that is non-discriminatory, accountable and public welfare and fulfills the hopes and aspirations of the people, they said.
 
They made these remarks at the event titled 'National Consensus and Citizen Thinking in State Reform' held at the RDRS hall room in the city. 
 
The Rangpur District and Metropolitan Committees of Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (SHUJAN) organised the event participated by civil society members, students, teachers, lawyers, journalists, cultural activists, public representatives and professionals. 
 
SHUJAN Rangpur Metropolitan President Principal Khandaker Fakhrul Anam Benju presided over the event.
 
Central Coordinator of SHUJAN Dilip Kumar Sarkar as the main discussant participated in the program moderated by Coordinator of The Hunger Project Rajesh De Raju.
 
Valiant freedom fighters Mahabubar Rahman and SM Shafiqul Islam Kanu, retired additional secretary Sushant Chandra Kha, civil society members, human rights activists and professionals including Advocate AAM Munir Chowdhury, Amirul Hayat Ahmed, Anisur Rahman Ladla, Manjushree Saha, Ejaz Ahmed, Dr. Nasima Akhter, Moshfeka Razzak, Advocate Jobaidul Islam Bullet, Mahbuba Ara Begum, among others, addressed.
 
The speakers analyzed the proposals of various reform commissions and presented their own opinions and suggested reforms based on national consensus in all areas to restore democracy in the future. 
 
They feared that if a crisis of political consensus and trust arises, the reform process will be disrupted and the old system of governance will be introduced again. 
 
The organizers said that the opinions received from the roundtable will be presented to the Consensus Commission for consideration so that the opinions of civil society are reflected and properly evaluated.
 
SHUJAN Central Coordinator Dilip Kumar Sarkar said that in order to establish good governance and democracy in the country along with development, political reforms are necessary to restore the trust of people. 
 
"It is the demand of the hour to purify politics to realize the dream of re-establishing ideology, philosophy and public welfare-oriented politics," he said. 
 
He said that the Election Commission must play a strong role in fully implementing the provisions of the People's Representation Order mentioned in the registration of political parties. 
 
The interim government has formed the Reform Commissions to determine the necessary reforms needed to build a public welfare-oriented state. 
 
"Greater importance is being given to ensuring that the amendments that need to be removed or added from the current constitution to hold a free, fair and impartial election are made based on the public opinions to avoid new controversy in the future," he said.