What recommendations are likely to overhaul electoral system in Bangladesh? The Electoral Reform Commission was formed on Oct 3, 2024, with Badiul Alam Majumdar, the general secretary of Sushashoner Jonno Nagorik, or SUJAN, at the helm. POTENTIAL RECOMMENDATIONSAbdul Alim, a member of the Electoral Reform Commission, said the commission has held over 50 meetings. In addition, a public opinion survey on electoral reform was conducted. The Electoral Reform Commission aims to set a threshold for voter turnout to curb the trend of uncontested elections.

Source: bd News24 January 12, 2025 22:14 UTC