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The reform commissions' works would have been more effective had they held discussions with political parties before submitting their reports, BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said. "We have heard that the commissions will prepare their proposals and submit them to the government, and then the government will discuss those with political parties. If discussions with political parties had been held beforehand, it would have been more effective and better," Fakhrul said. The BNP secretary general made the remarks at a dialogue on "Which Path to Unity", organised by the Forum for Bangladesh Studies at the Krishibid Institution in Dhaka yesterday. He urged the reform commissions to ensure public engagement in the process. "Reform commissions will hold discussions with the government, which will take time. In our view, the more the time passes, the bigger the problems grow," he said. "Who will implement these proposals?" Fakhrul asked, alleging that the administration and government machinery are still not free from fascism. "If the foundation isn't strong, imposing changes from the top won't lead to quick progress. We need to fix the system and strengthen institutions. Only by building institutions that support democracy can we make it successful," he said. Fakhrul clarified it is a misconception that his party is solely focused on elections and not on reforms. "We have been sincere about reforms from the very beginning. Unfortunately, we're now hearing statements that the BNP does not want reforms, but only elections. This is not correct." Fakhrul said the BNP is committed to participating in elections only after necessary reforms to ensure a free, fair and credible voting process. "We keep talking about elections because it's the main gateway to democracy and the democratic process," he said. Fakhrul also said people must keep in mind the ongoing struggle for democracy since the Liberation War. "We must not forget 1971," he remarked. Fakhrul said BNP leaders and activists endured a lot of oppression in their fight against fascism and continued their movement, trying to remain vocal for a long time. "At that time, we didn't see many people by our side. Now, we see many, and it feels very good. We are becoming even more inspired," he added. Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue, said reforms are a "grand dream, but unity is essential". "We must move towards elections. But before that, people need relief. Don't mislead people favouring reforms. Attention must be given to these issues. Don't just focus on superficial discussions while neglecting people's livelihoods and security," he urged. He also said that the extent of looting during the Awami League regime was unimaginable for the public until research revealed an inherited dire economic situation which needs to be fixed. Stressing the importance of universal human rights, Debapriya said, "We must ensure the rights of those who are marginalised, affected by river erosion, indigenous communities, Dalits, and those facing discrimination based on gender, religion, or sexual identity. "Their rights to live, speak, assemble, and earn a livelihood must be guaranteed. We need to build a united Bangladesh where this is assured. We must come to a consensus on a minimum common ground." He added, "... If there's a robbery at 11:00pm in the most affluent neighbourhoods, if we don't have security, how long should we wait for reforms? If this is the state of law and order inside the Secretariat, what will happen to general citizens? Whom should we turn to?" Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to a caretaker government, said aspirations for justice and dignity came to the forefront after the July uprising. He pointed out three uncertainties regarding Bangladesh's future. "The first is the dire economic situation and illegal land grabbing. The second is whether we can change the prevailing political culture. The third is the capability of the interim government to tackle the existing challenges". To address these issues, he suggested three measures: the effective functioning of the government, meaningful reforms, and a political transformation. Badiul Alam Majumdar, head of the Electoral Reform Commission, said, "We are the beneficiaries of the mass uprising. We owe a debt to the martyrs and the injured who brought us to this point. To repay this debt, we need to carry out reforms and hold fair elections." He said that people urged him to reform the electoral system to prevent corrupt individuals from becoming lawmakers. Highlighting the use of money as a primary cause of electoral irregularities, he called on young people and politicians to take action and put an end to this practice. Writer and professor Salimullah Khan remarked, "There should be a consensus on minimum reforms for our future. However, we must ensure these reforms do not take too long." He emphasised the need to define the minimum reforms necessary for holding elections. "For reforms to be effective, they must focus on improving the living standards of ordinary people," he added. He also urged political parties to disclose their funding and its sources and establish internal democracy within their organisations. Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said forging unity is challenging, but stressed that it must be achieved through incorporating everyone's opinions. She also emphasised the need for a national consensus on reforms. "If we hesitate about reforms this time, there will be no stability in the country again," she warned. Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said fascist collaborators have been given different positions over the last 15 years and they cannot be removed in a day or two, or even in four months. People should put pressure on the government and support efforts to remove them, he added. Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said, "I want to send a message to the chief adviser: reform proposals may be submitted by December. Once they are submitted, they should be reviewed, and another public dialogue should be held focusing on the common reform proposals from the political parties and other stakeholders. This could pave the way for national consensus." He said that minimum reforms required for a fair general election must be implemented. "Jamaat-e-Islami is ready to support the interim government for as long as necessary to achieve this." Nasiruddin Patwari, convenor of Jatiya Nagorik Committee, said they want a Bangladesh where political parties would be held accountable to the people rather than to any individual or family. "In the future, politics will no long center on any individual or family. In the new political settlement, there will be no room for 'Mujibism or Hasina'. Ganosamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Junaid Saki said a consensus among political parties on key issues like reforms and elections is crucial for a bright future. "This consensus would help the country move forward," he added. Basudeb Dhar, president of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, said a conspiracy is afoot to undermine national unity. "The fire at the Secretariat and the attacks on religious minorities are part of this conspiracy." Tania Rab, senior vice president of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, pointed out that people had two key expectations -- control over the prices of essentials and security -- and these expectations should be met. Nurul Haque Nur, president of a faction of Gono Odhikar Parishad, called upon political parties to address election-related issues through mutual discussions rather than creating controversies. Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor Mamun Ahmed said the reform process lacked focus on education, a key sector. He stressed the need for a reform commission on education. Eminent photographer Shahidul Alam said reforms should be inclusive and focused on the ordinary people. Reforms should ensure the betterment of everyone, including workers and day labourers. Business leader Fazlul Haque expressed concern that the economy had been overlooked in the reform process over the last few months. He called for the unity among the business community, excluding the oligarchs, to ensure economic stability. Brig Gen (retd) Hasan Nasir, a member of the commission on reinvestigation of the 2009 BDR mutiny, and journalist Mushfiq Fazal Ansari also spoke at the event, among others. The reform commissions' works would have been more effective had they held discussions with political parties before submitting their reports, BNP leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said. "We have heard that the commissions will prepare their proposals and submit them to the government, and then the government will discuss those with political parties. If discussions with political parties had been held beforehand, it would have been more effective and better," Fakhrul said. The BNP secretary general made the remarks at a dialogue on "Which Path to Unity", organised by the Forum for Bangladesh Studies at the Krishibid Institution in Dhaka yesterday. He urged the reform commissions to ensure public engagement in the process. "Reform commissions will hold discussions with the government, which will take time. In our view, the more the time passes, the bigger the problems grow," he said. "Who will implement these proposals?" Fakhrul asked, alleging that the administration and government machinery are still not free from fascism. "If the foundation isn't strong, imposing changes from the top won't lead to quick progress. We need to fix the system and strengthen institutions. Only by building institutions that support democracy can we make it successful," he said. Fakhrul clarified it is a misconception that his party is solely focused on elections and not on reforms. "We have been sincere about reforms from the very beginning. Unfortunately, we're now hearing statements that the BNP does not want reforms, but only elections. This is not correct." Fakhrul said the BNP is committed to participating in elections only after necessary reforms to ensure a free, fair and credible voting process. "We keep talking about elections because it's the main gateway to democracy and the democratic process," he said. Fakhrul also said people must keep in mind the ongoing struggle for democracy since the Liberation War. "We must not forget 1971," he remarked. Fakhrul said BNP leaders and activists endured a lot of oppression in their fight against fascism and continued their movement, trying to remain vocal for a long time. "At that time, we didn't see many people by our side. Now, we see many, and it feels very good. We are becoming even more inspired," he added. Economist Debapriya Bhattacharya, a distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue, said reforms are a "grand dream, but unity is essential". "We must move towards elections. But before that, people need relief. Don't mislead people favouring reforms. Attention must be given to these issues. Don't just focus on superficial discussions while neglecting people's livelihoods and security," he urged. He also said that the extent of looting during the Awami League regime was unimaginable for the public until research revealed an inherited dire economic situation which needs to be fixed. Stressing the importance of universal human rights, Debapriya said, "We must ensure the rights of those who are marginalised, affected by river erosion, indigenous communities, Dalits, and those facing discrimination based on gender, religion, or sexual identity. "Their rights to live, speak, assemble, and earn a livelihood must be guaranteed. We need to build a united Bangladesh where this is assured. We must come to a consensus on a minimum common ground." He added, "... If there's a robbery at 11:00pm in the most affluent neighbourhoods, if we don't have security, how long should we wait for reforms? If this is the state of law and order inside the Secretariat, what will happen to general citizens? Whom should we turn to?" Hossain Zillur Rahman, former adviser to a caretaker government, said aspirations for justice and dignity came to the forefront after the July uprising. He pointed out three uncertainties regarding Bangladesh's future. "The first is the dire economic situation and illegal land grabbing. The second is whether we can change the prevailing political culture. The third is the capability of the interim government to tackle the existing challenges". To address these issues, he suggested three measures: the effective functioning of the government, meaningful reforms, and a political transformation. Badiul Alam Majumdar, head of the Electoral Reform Commission, said, "We are the beneficiaries of the mass uprising. We owe a debt to the martyrs and the injured who brought us to this point. To repay this debt, we need to carry out reforms and hold fair elections." He said that people urged him to reform the electoral system to prevent corrupt individuals from becoming lawmakers. Highlighting the use of money as a primary cause of electoral irregularities, he called on young people and politicians to take action and put an end to this practice. Writer and professor Salimullah Khan remarked, "There should be a consensus on minimum reforms for our future. However, we must ensure these reforms do not take too long." He emphasised the need to define the minimum reforms necessary for holding elections. "For reforms to be effective, they must focus on improving the living standards of ordinary people," he added. He also urged political parties to disclose their funding and its sources and establish internal democracy within their organisations. Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said forging unity is challenging, but stressed that it must be achieved through incorporating everyone's opinions. She also emphasised the need for a national consensus on reforms. "If we hesitate about reforms this time, there will be no stability in the country again," she warned. Industries Adviser Adilur Rahman Khan said fascist collaborators have been given different positions over the last 15 years and they cannot be removed in a day or two, or even in four months. People should put pressure on the government and support efforts to remove them, he added. Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar said, "I want to send a message to the chief adviser: reform proposals may be submitted by December. Once they are submitted, they should be reviewed, and another public dialogue should be held focusing on the common reform proposals from the political parties and other stakeholders. This could pave the way for national consensus." He said that minimum reforms required for a fair general election must be implemented. "Jamaat-e-Islami is ready to support the interim government for as long as necessary to achieve this." Nasiruddin Patwari, convenor of Jatiya Nagorik Committee, said they want a Bangladesh where political parties would be held accountable to the people rather than to any individual or family. "In the future, politics will no long center on any individual or family. In the new political settlement, there will be no room for 'Mujibism or Hasina'. Ganosamhati Andolon Chief Coordinator Junaid Saki said a consensus among political parties on key issues like reforms and elections is crucial for a bright future. "This consensus would help the country move forward," he added. Basudeb Dhar, president of Bangladesh Puja Udjapan Parishad, said a conspiracy is afoot to undermine national unity. "The fire at the Secretariat and the attacks on religious minorities are part of this conspiracy." Tania Rab, senior vice president of Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal, pointed out that people had two key expectations -- control over the prices of essentials and security -- and these expectations should be met. Nurul Haque Nur, president of a faction of Gono Odhikar Parishad, called upon political parties to address election-related issues through mutual discussions rather than creating controversies. Dhaka University Pro-Vice Chancellor Mamun Ahmed said the reform process lacked focus on education, a key sector. He stressed the need for a reform commission on education. Eminent photographer Shahidul Alam said reforms should be inclusive and focused on the ordinary people. Reforms should ensure the betterment of everyone, including workers and day labourers. Business leader Fazlul Haque expressed concern that the economy had been overlooked in the reform process over the last few months. He called for the unity among the business community, excluding the oligarchs, to ensure economic stability. Brig Gen (retd) Hasan Nasir, a member of the commission on reinvestigation of the 2009 BDR mutiny, and journalist Mushfiq Fazal Ansari also spoke at the event, among others.Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he has "zero tolerance" for intimate partner violence, but stopped short of saying his government would push through an opposition bill to declare it a provincewide epidemic. "We're 100 per cent behind making sure there is zero violence against women," Ford told reporters at an unrelated news conference in Burlington, Ont. "I have four daughters. And if anyone ever touched my daughters, that would be the worst day of their lives. It's unacceptable. I have zero tolerance for any sort of violence against women or anyone in that fact." NDP MPs once again called on the province to declare intimate partner violence (IPV) an epidemic on Monday, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said the government should have passed Bill 173, the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic Act, in April this year and accused the province of stalling on the issue. Ford did not say why the province hasn't done so yet. Declaring it an epidemic means devoting resources: NDP Stiles calling IPV an epidemic means treating it as a public health crisis and devoting resources to fighting it. Resources mean supporting the courts and ensuring there is space for women at shelters, she said. Naming IPV an epidemic was the top recommendation of a coroner's inquest two years ago into the deaths of three women in Renfrew County in 2015, she added. "We have the evidence. We have the reports," she said Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles asked in question period on Monday: 'How many more people have to die before this government declares intimate partner violence an epidemic?' (Andrew Lahodynskyj/The Canadian Press) Bill 173 passed second reading on April 10, before being referred to the standing committee on justice policy. On the first day of the fall session this year, a motion to pass the bill was struck down, according to the NDP. Stiles told reporters at Queen's Park that Ford should be thinking of the issue not just in terms of his family, but in terms of the province as a whole. "He is not just a father, he's the premier of this province. He has a responsibility to everybody in this province," Stiles said. 'Let's take action,' Stiles says Stiles said the government has enough information to pass the bill without committee hearings and that it's offensive that the government will not pass the bill quickly. Stiles added the government is stalling because it doesn't want to spend the money. "It's outrageous that this government will not take this simple, straightforward step... Enough talk. Let's take action." Ontario NDP MPP Kristyn Wong-Tam speaks to reporters at a news conference at Queens Park on Monday. The NDP brought in representatives from more than a dozen legal clinics that support the move to have intimate partner violence declared an epidemic. (CBC) At a news conference on Monday morning, the Ontario NDP brought in representatives from more than a dozen legal clinics that support the move to declare IPV an epidemic. One representative of a legal clinic said naming partner violence an epidemic would help in court cases, such as in custody battles. Intimate partner violence continues to rise in Peel Region Toronto declares gender-based, intimate partner violence an epidemic In question period, Stiles said 34 women were killed this year between January and June in Ontario, or an average of five every month. Ninety-five municipalities in Ontario and six provinces and the City of Toronto have all declared IPV an epidemic. "How many more people have to die before this government declares intimate partner violence an epidemic?" Province says it has supported bill, is hearing from experts Ontario's Minister for Children, Community and Social Services Michael Parsa said in response that violence against women and girls is a "horrific crime" and the government has supported the bill and is continuing to review and hear from experts on the issue. "We have made a commitment to make sure they have the supports and resources to continue to provide those supports to families," Parsa said Jury at triple-homicide inquest makes 86 recommendations to prevent intimate partner violence Parsa said the government is investing $1.4 billion annually to make sure supports and services are available to families in Ontario and has partnered with the federal government on the National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence. "We will work with any partner, any level of government to stop violence against women in our province once and for all," Parsa added. NDP MPP Jessica Bell said the move cannot come soon enough. "Every day of inaction puts lives at risk," she said. "Ontario needs to catch up... Lives are depending upon it."
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